Washington at Buffalo
- When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
- Where to watch: ESPN+
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres
Moneyline
Washington Capitals +117
Buffalo Sabres -138
Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres
Puck Line
Washington Capitals 1.5 (-225)
Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (+185)
Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres
Total
Over 5.5 (-122)
Under 5.5 (+102)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Team | Record | Fave | Dog | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 37-30-11 | 14-5 | 23-36 | 34-40-4 |
| Buffalo | 37-37-5 | 17-9 | 17-30 | 31-45-3 |
Washington Capitals Last 5 Games
| Opp | score | Result | line | shots | shots against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 2-1 | W | 135 | 23 | 43 |
| OTT | 2-3 | L | -140 | 22 | 21 |
| CAR | 2-4 | L | 220 | 16 | 45 |
| PIT | 1-4 | L | -105 | 31 | 24 |
| BUF | 2-6 | L | 115 | 26 | 35 |
Buffalo Sabres Last 5 Games
| Opp | score | Result | line | shots | shots against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | 2-3 | L | 185 | 21 | 24 |
| DET | 1-3 | L | 105 | 38 | 24 |
| PHI | 4-2 | W | -120 | 19 | 34 |
| WAS | 6-2 | W | -135 | 35 | 26 |
| TOR | 0-3 | L | 130 | 34 | 22 |
Game Preview
The Washington Capitals continue what they hope will be a sprint to the playoffs when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.
Washington (37-30-11, 85 points) holds the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. The Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins each have 84 points. All three teams have four games remaining and Detroit plays Pittsburgh on Thursday, guaranteeing one of them two points.
If Washington wins out, that leaves no doubt about the postseason. That would include wins over Buffalo, Tampa Bay, Boston and Philadelphia, no easy task for a team that just ended a six-game losing streak (0-4-2) and has scored 12 goals in its past seven games.
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Betting Odds Trends
| Washington Capitals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
| Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games | ||
| Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo | ||
| Washington is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Buffalo | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Buffalo | ||
| Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo | ||
| Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Buffalo | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo | ||
| Buffalo Sabres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games | ||
| Buffalo is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home | ||
| Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home | ||
| Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington | ||
| Buffalo is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Washington | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 5 games when playing Washington | ||
| Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington | ||
| Buffalo is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 5 games when playing at home against Washington | ||
Washington Capitals Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
| Rasmus Sandin | Ques Thurs – Upper Body – 4/9/24 |
| Ethan Bear | Out indefinitely – Personal – 3/28/24 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | out for season – Hip – 11/8/23 |
Buffalo Sabres Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
| Bowen Byram | Out Thurs – Personal – 4/11/24 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | out for season – Upper Body – 2/6/24 |
NHL Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Washington 3-2
The Pick: Washington (+117) & Under 5½ (+102)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $438
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
