The Buffalo Sabres (40-19-6 SU, 37-28 ATS) go for their ninth straight win tonight when the hosts the Washington Capitals (32-27-7 SU, 33-33 ATS) at KeyBank Center. The win streak speaks for itself, so naturally, the Sabres open as -210 home favorites at FanDuel with the total set at 6.5 goals. Meanwhile, the Capitals' playoff hopes are slipping through their fingers as the nights go on.
washington capitals vs. buffalo sabres Odds
Matchup Page: Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres, Mar. 12, 7 pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | +1.5 (-142) | +172 | OVER 6.5 (-114) |
| Buffalo Sabres | -1.5 (-+116) | -210 | UNDER 6.5 (-106) |
Odds as of March 12th, 2026 at FanDuel
washington capitals vs. buffalo sabres Pick
The Sabres kept rolling with a 6-3 win over San Jose earlier this week, marking their second eight-game win streak of the season and pushing them four points ahead of Tampa Bay on top the Atlantic Division. Offense has been red hot throughout this run, with Buffalo averaging around 4.5 goals per game over the streak and getting contributions throughout the lineup from Tage Thompson to Beck Malenstyn.
Washington is heading in the other direction. The Capitals fell 4-1 to Philadelphia last night and have now lost four of their last five. With the defeat, they sit seven points outside the playoff picture. As per our NHL database, the Caps have dropped five-straight when on the second half of a back-to-back this year.
The Sabres continue to get big production from their top players. Tage Thompson, whose 11-game point streak was ended against the Sharks, leads the way with 34 goals, Rasmus Dahlin has orchestrated the offense from the blue line with 47 assists, and Alex Tuch has ignited his own seven-game point streak. Buffalo is averaging 3.51 goals per game on the season, while its penalty kill has been solid at 82.5 percent.; both top-five marks in the league.
The Sabres tandem between the pipes keeps them tough to beat, too. Alex Lyon has the third-best save percentage in the league (.914) while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is putting up a strong .905SV% and 2.74 GAA. The Sabres are playing their best hockey of the season, potentially in years, while the Capitals arrive on tired legs and sliding in the standings. Give me Buffalo at home tonight.
Capitals vs. Sabres Pick: Sabres ML (-210)
*Pick made March 12th
washington capitals vs. buffalo sabres Prop Bet
Alex Tuch 1+ Point (-150)
Like I mentioned above, Tuch has strung together a seven-game point streak that features nine points in that span. He has pocketed three goals in his last two outings, too. He feels just as good on home ice, recording at least one point and 12 of his last 13 home games. He also scored in Buffalo's previous meeting against Washington. The point is... all signs point to Tuch getting on the scoresheet tonight.
washington capitals vs. buffalo sabres Betting Trends
- According to our NHL database, the OVER hit in nine of the Sabres' last 13 home games
- The Capitals are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games
- The Capitals are 2-7 SU in their last nine games as an underdog
- The Capitals are 1-6 SU in their last seven road games vs. Eastern Conference opponents
