The Capitals will play the Sabres on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2023-24 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Washington Capitals take on the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals now have a 87.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Buffalo Sabres starting this game with a 87.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 17-18-4 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Washington Capitals rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres head to the first puck drop with a 20-19-1 record as a home team, putting them 10th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2023-24 NHL regular season wraps up, the Washington Capitals rank 23rd (210) for goals scored. The Buffalo Sabres currently sit 17th (236) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Washington Capitals rank 13th (250) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres have allowed 237 goals this season, resulting in a 19th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Washington Capitals have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Buffalo Sabres sporting a 2-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 37-30-11 record and the Buffalo Sabres hold a 37-37-5 as the 2023-24 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Washington Capitals travel to face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday...in a crucial matchup as the regular season winds down in the NHL.
The Capitals currently sit at 37-30-11, while the Sabres hold a record of 37-37-5...Every point matters as teams jockey for playoff position based on season totals...
Washington has a win percentage of 0.474 and 85 points, while Buffalo has a 0.468 win percentage and 79 points...It's sure to be a magical battle on the ice as these two teams clash...Don't miss out on the action and place your bets on NHL hockey at BetRivers, BetWay, or BetMGM.
For all you bettors out there, we've provided each team's standings below...The tables below contain the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this matchup...May the odds be ever in your favor as you wager on this exciting game!
Best Capitals at Sabres Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Buffalo Sabres are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 +102 goals at BetRivers, which means you risk $100 to win $102 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Buffalo Sabres are -1.5 +180 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -225 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Capitals
Sabres
4/11/24 7:08pm EDT | +115-135 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $115 at +115 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 46.51%.
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 57.45%.
Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres Prop Bets
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Capitals
Sabres
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/11/24 7:08pm EDT | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
WSH at BUF 4/11/24 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1353 u -105Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at BUF 4/11/24 7:08pm EDT | 3 o +1053 u -145Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Washington Capitals | 82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 0.488 | 91 | 36 | 220 | 257 | -37.0 | 22-12-7 | 18-19-4 | 4-5 | 4-4-2 | W3 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 39 | 37 | 6 | 0.476 | 84 | 37 | 246 | 244 | +2.0 | 21-19-1 | 18-18-5 | 2-1 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
Washington Capitals & Buffalo Sabres Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Capitals | +12500 Bet | +7500 Bet |
No Stanley Cup TM Buffalo Sabres YR: futures available
Washington Capitals & Buffalo Sabres Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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Other April 11, 2024 NHL Games
| Matchup | Date & Time |
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| New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs | 4/11/24 7:08pm EDT |
| Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning | 4/11/24 7:08pm EDT |
| Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins | 4/11/24 7:08pm EDT |
| Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers | 4/11/24 7:08pm EDT |
| Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers | 4/11/24 7:08pm EDT |
| Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders | 4/11/24 7:38pm EDT |
| Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars | 4/11/24 8:08pm EDT |
| San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken | 4/11/24 10:08pm EDT |
| Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings | 4/11/24 10:38pm EDT |