Sabres vs. Capitals betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The Buffalo Sabres are solid favorites (-134) on home ice against the Washington Capitals (+114) at KeyBank Center on Tuesday.

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Moneyline

Sabres to win vs Capitals -134

Bet $20, Payout $34.93

Sabres vs. Capitals Game Info & Betting Lines

Buffalo has combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 37 of 75 games this season.
In 52.1% of Washington’s previous games this season (38/73), the teams combined to score over Tuesday’s over/under of 6 goals.
These two teams combine to score 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 less than the over/under set for this match.
These two teams give up a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game’s over/under.

The Sabres offense’s 221 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 20th in the NHL.
On defense, the Sabres have given up 226 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 16th in league action.
The team is ranked 17th in goal differential at -5.
The Capitals have scored 197 goals this season (2.7 per game) to rank 27th in the league.
The Capitals have allowed 3.1 goals per game, 227 total, which ranks 17th among NHL teams.
Their -30 goal differential ranks 27th in the league.

Buffalo has gone 16-11 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.
The Sabres have been victorious in eight of the 16 games they have played with moneyline odds lower than -134.
Buffalo has a 57.3% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.
Washington has secured an upset victory 22 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 55 games as the underdog).
Washington has won 20 of its 46 games when it is the underdog by +114 or longer on the moneyline.
The Capitals have a 46.7% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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One of Buffalo’s top offensive options this season is Rasmus Dahlin, who has recorded 53 points in 74 games.
Alex Tuch is another of Buffalo’s top contributors currently with 51 total points (19 goals and 32 assists) to his name.
On 230 shots (for 26 goals) and 23 assists, Tage Thompson has contributed 49 points this season.
In 48 games played this season, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (24-20-3) has given up 117 goals.

Dylan Strome’s 61 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Washington. He has 25 goals and 36 assists in 73 games.
Alexander Ovechkin has helped lead the attack for Washington this season with 26 goals and 32 assists.
John Carlson has 46 points so far, including eight goals and 38 assists.
Charlie Lindgren has a .911 save percentage (21st in the league), with 1111 total saves, giving up 108 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has compiled a 21-13-6 record this season.

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