How to Pick the Capitals vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 6
Published 12:46 pm Sunday, January 5, 2025
Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Monday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this contest.
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Capitals vs. Sabres Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total (6 goals) 23 times this season.
- This season, 27 of Buffalo’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
- The total for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.72) and Sabres (3.03).
- These two teams are allowing a combined 6.0 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -147
- The Capitals are 13-6 this season when favored on the moneyline.
- Washington is 9-5 (winning 64.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -147 or shorter.
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 59.5% to win.
Sabres Moneyline: +123
- Buffalo has seven wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 26 times).
- The Sabres have four victories in games with moneyline odds of +123 or longer (in 15 chances).
- Buffalo’s implied probability to win is 44.8% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Buffalo 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 44 points in 39 games.
- Aliaksei Protas has 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- With 31 points through 39 games (17 goals and 14 assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offense this season.
- Logan Thompson (16-2-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .916 for Washington.
Sabres Points Leaders
- Tage Thompson’s 18 goals and 15 assists in 35 matchups give him 33 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Jason Zucker is a top contributor for Buffalo, with 31 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 16 assists in 40 games.
- Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin has 28 points, courtesy of six goals (eighth on team) and 22 assists (first).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an 11-12-4 record this season, with an .894 save percentage (47th in the league). In 28 games, he has 691 saves, and has conceded 82 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | W 3-1 | Home | -148 |
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Home | -172 |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | W 7-4 | Home | -167 |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | – | Away | -147 |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | – |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | – | Home | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | – | Away | – |
Sabres’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | L 4-2 | Away | +180 |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Away | +171 |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-1 | Away | +168 |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | +123 |
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | – | Away | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Kraken | – | Home | – |
| 1/15/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
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Washington vs. Buffalo Game Info
- Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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