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Capitals vs Sabres Prediction & Odds - 3/30/2025

Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres matchup, our predictive model gives the Caps a 82.5% chance of defeating the Sabres.

Washington Capitals: 82.5% win probability

League-leading record (47-16-0, 103 points)
Dominant goal differential (+73, most in Eastern Conference)
Superior offensive production (261 goals scored, ranking near the top of the league)

Buffalo Sabres: 17.5% win probability

Poor road performance (16th in Eastern Conference standings)
Significant defensive struggles (256 goals against, among worst in conference)
Inconsistent recent form (LWWWL in last five games)

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Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres odds

Here are the latest odds as the Washington Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action on Sunday, March 30.

	Washington Capitals	Buffalo Sabres
Moneyline	-275 (via bet365 US)	+245 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

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Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres preview

The scorching hot Capitals welcome the Sabres to Capital One Arena this Sunday in what looks like a classic mismatch between cup contenders and playoff outsiders.

Washington's well-oiled machine - winners of 8 of their last 10 - brings the NHL's most lethal offense (3.6 goals per game) against a Buffalo squad that's surrendered a troubling 3.5 goals nightly.

While Buffalo's dynamic duo of Tage Thompson (36 goals) and Alex Tuch (29 goals) can light the lamp with the best of them, their leaky defense and 24th-ranked penalty kill could spell disaster against Ovechkin and company.

Speaking of the Great Eight, Ovi's 36 goals lead a balanced Capitals attack featuring Dylan Strome's 68 points and Tom Wilson's 31 goals - a nightmare trio for opposing defenders to handle.

The goaltending battle tilts heavily Washington's way with Logan Thompson (31-10-2, 2.32 GAA) expected to face Buffalo's James Reimer, who's struggled behind the Sabres' porous blue line.

Beyond the stats, what's fascinating is how Washington has evolved into a defensive juggernaut - ranking 4th in goals-against - while maintaining their trademark offensive firepower.

Buffalo's recent 7-3 demolition of Pittsburgh shows they can play spoiler when firing on all cylinders, but they're facing a Capitals squad that's not just winning games - they're peaking at exactly the right time.

If the Sabres have any chance Sunday, they'll need their 11th-ranked offense to solve Washington's airtight penalty kill - otherwise, this has all the makings of another statement win for a Capitals team with serious Stanley Cup ambitions.

Key stats

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Washington Capitals lead the Eastern Conference with 103 points from 72 games while Buffalo sits at the bottom with 66 points
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Capitals have won 47 games compared to Buffalo's 30 wins, demonstrating a significant performance gap
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Washington shows strong recent form (LLWWW) while Buffalo's form (LWWWL) indicates inconsistency despite some recent wins
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The goal difference heavily favors Washington (+73) over Buffalo (-25), suggesting superior offensive and defensive capabilities