The Washington Capitals (20-6-2) bring a three-game win streak into a home matchup against the Buffalo Sabres (11-14-4), who have dropped eight straight, on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in Saturday's game.
In the last 10 contests, the Sabres are 2-5-3. They have scored 25 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 31. They have gone on the power play 26 times during that span, and have capitalized with one goal (3.8% of opportunities).
Capitals vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Capitals 5, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-190)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 20-6-2 record overall, with a 3-2-5 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 11 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-2-2 record (good for 16 points).
- In the two games this season the Capitals registered just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- Washington finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals 21 times, and are 19-1-1 in those games (to record 39 points).
- In the 11 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-3-0 record (16 points).
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 15-3-0 (30 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 5-3-2 to register 12 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a record of 11-14-4 this season and are 3-4-7 in overtime contests.
- Buffalo has earned nine points (3-5-3) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sabres recorded just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has three points (1-4-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals in 16 games, earning 21 points from those contests.
- This season, Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 10 games and registered 11 points with a record of 5-4-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 4-6-1 (nine points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 18 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.96 | Goals Scored | 2.97 | 20th |
| 7th | 2.68 | Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 26th |
| 12th | 29.3 | Shots | 28.2 | 19th |
| 11th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| 17th | 20.93% | Power Play % | 14.12% | 30th |
| 5th | 83.52% | Penalty Kill % | 80.65% | 14th |
Capitals vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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