The Buffalo Sabres (30-36-6) travel to face off against the Washington Capitals (47-16-9) on Sunday, March 30th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on ESPN+. Both the Sabres and Capitals will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 ET.

Sabres vs Capitals

The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres dropped to 30-36-6 this season. Buffalo was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

Buffalo took the lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. The Sabres were held scoreless after Tuch’s goal, failing to cover the puck line.

The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes moved them to 47-16-9 this season. The Capitals led 2-1 after the first period, but Carolina scored three straight goals to seal the win.

The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit exactly that, resulting in a push. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.

Buffalo Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense managed only one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded opportunity. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again, recording 13 giveaways in the process.

After Tuch’s goal at 8:21 in the first period, the Sabres were shut out for the rest of the game. None of their 32 shots came on the power play, as they failed to capitalize on any man-advantage situations.

Capitals Offense Breakdown

Washington’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. After the Hurricanes took an early lead, Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, with John Carlson picking up his 7th assist and Dylan Strome his 13th. Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal of the year.

The Capitals managed 21 shots on goal but were hampered by 15 giveaways. Ovechkin led the team with 5 shots on goal, while Duhaime had 3. Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, with the second coming just 11 seconds before the period ended.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period on power plays. After allowing the go-ahead goal at 5:22 in the second, they kept Detroit off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Washington Team Defense

Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal of the game and three more after taking a 2-1 lead, including an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the 3rd period. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington’s defense allowed 44 shots on goal from Carolina. The Capitals’ defense finished with 2 takeaways and 20 hits.

Sabres vs Capitals Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Sabres offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Buffalo posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 4-6 ATS.
• Across their last three home contests, Washington has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 4 goals per game.
• As the betting underdog, the Capitals have an puck line mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Sabres have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 1-4 against the spread.

Sabres vs Capitals Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Sabres to pick up on a win over the Capitals and the road. With the moneyline sitting at +240, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Sabres straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Sabres winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Sabres straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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