Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 3/15/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: NBC Sports Washington

Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+110) Capitals (-133)

Capital One Arena is where the Washington Capitals (32-28-7) will take on the Buffalo Sabres (33-28-5) on Wednesday. The odds on this game have Buffalo at +110 while Washington is coming in at -133. The betting total is set at 7.

The Buffalo Sabres went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-3 win against the Maple Leafs in their last outing. Buffalo accumulated 2 minutes in the box for this game. Furthermore, they had 3 power play chances and were able to notch 1 goal. The Sabres had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. For the outing, they earned a goal on 4 out of the 29 shots they attempted.

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Buffalo Sabres opponents have 188 power play tries (28th in hockey) and have notched 51 goals in those attempts. The Sabres have had 2,200 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .892. Buffalo has tried 2,132 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.3%. While playing at even strength, the Sabres let the opposition score 187 goals while getting 187 themselves. Buffalo steps onto the ice with 218 power play opportunities and they have tallied 54 goals during those chances, earning them a percentage of 24.77%. For the season, they have racked up 71 points and their points % is .538. In regard to their scoring capabilities, the Buffalo Sabres have racked up 241 goals (3rd in hockey) this year and have given up 238.

The man protecting the net in this game is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Luukkonen has participated in 41 games over the course of his hockey career. He has compiled an overall record of 18-18-5 and he has gotten the start in 41 games. Opponents have racked up 134 goals against Luukkonen in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.40. Luukkonen has had 1,337 shots against him and he has 1,203 total saves. His save percentage is .900 for his 2,362 minutes played. For his career, Luukkonen has earned 18 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .439.

In their last outing, Washington faced off against the Islanders in a game where the Capitals took home the victory by a final score of 5-1. They had 4 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Capitals scored 5 goals of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking.

Washington has put up 2,092 shots (18th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.89%, while allowing their opponents 2,032 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 82.89% on their oppositions 187 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.3%. They have a total of 205 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.49%. The Capitals have scored 165 goals at even strength and 42 goals (18th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 197 goals to be scored by of a combination of 165 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Washington Capitals have earned 207 goals, 71 points, as well as a points percentage of .530.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Darcy Kuemper defending the net. His opponents are averaging 2.51 goals per game and he has conceded 816 goals altogether. Kuemper's percentage of quality starts comes out to 56.1% and he has 184 quality starts in his career. He was named a starter in 328 contests and has racked up 19,468 mins. Kuemper is the owner of a career mark of 163-115-41 and has been in net for 345 games. He has tallied 9,010 saves out of 9,826 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .917.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Buffalo (+110)

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