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Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres
The Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at KeyBank Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Sabres as -102-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.
In their last action, Buffalo was a 3-0 loser at home against the Maple Leafs. Bettors on Toronto at -154 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Bruins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -164 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 36-27-10 SU
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Buffalo:
Team record: 35-35-5 SU
Buffalo is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Buffalo's last 23 games
Next up:
Washington home to Pittsburgh Thursday, April 4
Buffalo home to Philadelphia Friday, April 5