The Washington Capitals will look to grab a road win when they take on the Sabres in Buffalo at KeyBank Center on Monday in NHL betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Buffalo sat as 128 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 2.8-2.7 result in favor of the Sabres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Capitals will look to vanquish their hosts on Monday, as they are 33-18-7 this season, while the Sabres are 17-31-11. Washington is 35-23 against the total, while Buffalo is 27-29-3 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Washington injuries news.
The Buffalo Sabres sit at No. 18 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Washington Capitals sit at a No. 19 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.39 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 19 at 3 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 17.42% while the Capitals defense kills off 79.9% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Washington was a 7-1 loser on the road against the Blackhawks. Bettors on Chicago at +102 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Sabres were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Kings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Los Angeles at -146 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Tampa Bay, Tuesday, February 20th
Buffalo at Detroit, Thursday, February 22nd