The Sabres will play the Capitals on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Buffalo Sabres will be taking on the Washington Capitals on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres currently have a 88.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals head into this game with a 99.67 power ranking.
- Away Buffalo Sabres - With the NHL season now underway, the Buffalo Sabres have a 5-5-1 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. The Buffalo Sabres now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals possess a 8-4-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 5th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Buffalo Sabres rank 15th (87) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 2nd (111) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Buffalo Sabres rank 8th (95) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Washington Capitals have given up 75 goals this season, ranking them 20th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Buffalo Sabres have a 1-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 0-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 11-14-4 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 20-6-2 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Sabres clash with the Capitals in DC...
Buffalo stands at 11-14-4, while Washington boasts a 20-6-2 record...
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Best Sabres at Capitals Odds
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +135 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -160 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Sabres
Capitals
12/14/24 7:08pm EST | +155-185 |
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $155 at +155 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 39.22%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $54.05 at -185 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 64.91%.
Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Sabres
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/14/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at WSH 12/14/24 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1352.5 u -105Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
BUF at WSH 12/14/24 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -120Bet |
Connor McMichael
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at WSH 12/14/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
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Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at WSH 12/14/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 33 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 0.697 | 48 | 23 | 124 | 85 | +39.0 | 11-4-2 | 12-4-0 | 0-0 | 7-2-1 | W2 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 34 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 0.324 | 26 | 10 | 97 | 119 | -22.0 | 6-10-3 | 5-9-1 | 1-1 | 0-8-2 | L6 |
Buffalo Sabres & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +20000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +2000 Bet |
Buffalo Sabres & Washington Capitals Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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