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Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres

The Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at KeyBank Center.

Oddsmakers opened the Sabres as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.

In their last action, Buffalo was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Stars. Bettors on Dallas at -211 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Washington was a 2-1 winner on the road against the Red Wings. Bettors on Washington at +130 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Washington:
Team record: 37-30-11 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games

Buffalo:
Team record: 37-37-5 SU
Buffalo is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Buffalo is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next up:
Washington home to Tampa Bay Saturday, April 13
Buffalo at Florida Saturday, April 13