Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Odds

The Sabres will play the Capitals on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 2:08 pm CDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

We're now in the back half of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. Face off for the matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals happens on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Review each team's performance trends and insights below. Finally, recall that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Stacking up as many wins as possible is key to securing an optimal NHL playoffs berth.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres now have a 84.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals starting this game with a 97.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
  • Away Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres have a 11-22-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 12th in the league for away team wins. However, the Buffalo Sabres now rank 3rd for away team losses.
  • Home Washington Capitals - The puck drops for the Washington Capitals with a 24-7-6 record as a home team. That result ranks them 5th in the league for home team wins. But, they now sit at 12th for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - Heading into the second half of the 2024-25 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres rank 11th (231) for goals scored. The Washington Capitals currently rank 2nd (261) in the league for goals scored.
  • Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals have better defensive players and goalies. The Buffalo Sabres rank 5th (256) in the league for goals allowed. As for the Washington Capitals, they've allowed 188 goals this season, resulting in a 24th league ranking.
  • Shootout Records - A tie following 3 periods of regulation time and overtime mean a shootout will be held to determine the winner. The Buffalo Sabres have a 3-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 1-3 shootout record.
  • Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 30-36-6 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 47-16-9 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.

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Hocus pocus, the Buffalo Sabres face off against the Washington Capitals...

The Sabres are 30-36-6 with a 0.417 win percentage and 66 points...

The Capitals hold a 47-16-9 record, 0.653 win percentage, and 103 points...

NHL teams battle for the best playoff seeds based on season points...

We've calculated the best lines for this important matchup...

Have a look at each team's standings below and place a bet...

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Let the magic of the ice cast its spell on Sunday night...

Best Sabres at Capitals Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Buffalo Sabres
Favorite

Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are the -295 moneyline favorite. Risk $295 to win $100 on the Washington Capitals at BetRivers. The Buffalo Sabres are the +260 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $260 on the Buffalo Sabres. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 6 goals. Risk $120 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 6 goals. Risk $100 to win $102. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Puck Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Buffalo Sabres
Favorite

Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals have a -1.5 -120 puck line at BetMGM PA. They are the puck line favorite in this matchup. The Buffalo Sabres have a +1.5 +100 puck line at BetMGM PA. The Buffalo Sabres are the puck line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals NHL game on Sunday, March 30th, 2025?

The Washington Capitals are the -295 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Buffalo Sabres are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals NHL game on Sunday, March 30th, 2025?

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 +102 goals at BetRivers, and that means you risk $100 to win $102 betting the under.

What is the puck line for the Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals NHL game on Sunday, March 30th, 2025?

The Washington Capitals are -1.5 -120 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 +100 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.

NHL Odds Example

NHL Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Sabres
Capitals
3/30/25 2:08pm CDT
+260-325
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $260 at +260 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 27.78%.
  • Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $30.77 at -325 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 76.47%.

Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals Prop Bets

NHL Prop Bets
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BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Sabres
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
3/30/25 2:08pm CDT
Yes -155No +115Bet
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at WSH
3/30/25 2:08pm CDT
2 o -1452 u +105Bet
Capitals
Total Goals
BUF at WSH
3/30/25 2:08pm CDT
4 o -1024 u -135Bet
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at WSH
3/30/25 2:08pm CDT
Yes +2500Bet
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Pierre-Luc Dubois
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at WSH
3/30/25 2:08pm CDT
Yes +8000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 NHL Regular Season Standings - Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
x - Washington Capitals74481790.64910547270199+71.024-8-624-9-31-36-3-1W1
Buffalo Sabres74323660.4327029244263-19.019-14-313-22-33-17-3-0W2

Buffalo Sabres & Washington Capitals Futures Odds

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Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds

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Sabres
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Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds

Team
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Capitals
+1000
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Buffalo Sabres & Washington Capitals Team Pages

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