Sabres vs Capitals Prediction and NHL Tips - 12 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Apr 11, 2024, 12:16PM
The Buffalo Sabres will face the Washington Capitals in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Friday, starting at 9:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Sabres vs Capitals game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Sabres vs Capitals
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Buffalo-Washington NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Sabres a 55% chance of beating the Capitals at KeyBank Center.
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Sabres vs Capitals: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at KeyBank Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Sabres $1.79, Capitals $2.20
- Line: Sabres -1.5 ($2.94), Capitals +1.5 ($1.43)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.83, Under $2.06
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Sabres at $1.79 and the Capitals at $2.20.
The Sabres are 1.5-goal favourites against the Capitals, with odds of $2.94 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.43.
The Over/Under for Sabres vs Capitals is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.06.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 55% chance of going Over.
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Sabres vs Capitals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.20 with Betfair
- Line: Sabres -1.5 at $2.94 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.83 with Betfair (55% probability)
Stats Insider's Sabres vs Capitals best bets are based on complex modelling and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
And while the Sabres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Capitals to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Although the Capitals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Sabres -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Sabres vs Capitals: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Buffalo vs Washington on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Sabres vs Capitals: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs Capitals? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sabres vs Capitals.
Thompson has a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star has a 45.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 9.0% probability
- Alex Tuch: 6.9% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 5.2% probability
- John-Jason Peterka: 5.1% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 4.6% probability
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 5.5% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 4.9% probability
- Dylan Strome: 4.7% probability
- Connor McMichael: 4.4% probability
- Tom Wilson: 4.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 45.7% probability
- Alex Tuch: 36.2% probability
- John-Jason Peterka: 28.8% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 27.5% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 25.9% probability
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 30.5% probability
- Connor McMichael: 25.9% probability
- Dylan Strome: 25.3% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 24.5% probability
- Tom Wilson: 24.3% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Buffalo vs Washington match-up at KeyBank Center.
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Sabres vs Capitals: Preview
The game between the Sabres and Capitals at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 9:00am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Friday 12 April 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: KeyBank Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Buffalo vs Washington predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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