Sabres vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Mar 15, 2023

The Washington Capitals square off with the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Sabres vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Sabres vs. Capitals?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Sabres-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 53% chance of defeating the Sabres.

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Sabres vs. Capitals Game Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+200), Sabres +1.5 (-220)
• Moneyline: Capitals -125, Sabres +110
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-140/+116)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently -1.5 favorites against the Sabres, with +200 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -220.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -125, which means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -140, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +116.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) are a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 @ +200 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Sabres @ +110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +116 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Even though the Sabres are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sabres moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Sabres vs. Capitals Betting Guide

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Sabres vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Capitals? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sabres and Capitals.

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 40.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 6.4% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 5.8% probability
• Alex Tuch: 5.2% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 5.1% probability
• Jack Quinn: 4.2% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 7.9% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.7% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.2% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.7% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 34.3% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 31.6% probability
• Alex Tuch: 29.8% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 29.2% probability
• Jack Quinn: 24.2% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 40.5% probability
• Tom Wilson: 30.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 27.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 25.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 25.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Sabres vs. Capitals on Wednesday March 15, 2023.

Sabres vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Capitals and Sabres at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Wednesday March 15, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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