Capitals vs. Sabers Prediction & Picks

The Buffalo Sabers (35-35-5) square off against the Washington Capitals (36-27-10) at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, MSG-B, and MNMT, with both teams heading into the game following a loss. The Sabers fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 in their most recent game, while the Capitals are coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins.

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In the past 10 games, the Capitals are 6-3-1 while putting up 30 goals against 34 goals allowed. On 30 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored 10 goals (33.3%).

Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Tuesday’s hockey action.

Capitals vs. Sabers Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Sabers 4, Capitals 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Sabers (-130)
• Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Capitals vs Sabers Additional Info

Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have earned a record of 8-10-18 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 36-27-10.
• In the 21 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 33 points.
• This season the Capitals registered just one goal in 12 games and have gone 1-10-1 (three points).
• When Washington has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned 19 points (7-6-5 record).
• The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 37 games, earning 60 points from those contests.
• This season, Washington has recorded a single power-play goal in 25 games and registered 28 points with a record of 12-9-4.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 9-6-4 (22 points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 53 games, going 26-21-6 to record 58 points.

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Capitals vs. Sabers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+, MSG-B, and MNMT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York

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