Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, 4/11/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres

Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024

Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

TV: MSG Network

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+112) Sabres (-136)

KeyBank Center is the site where the Buffalo Sabres (37-37-5) will go up against the Washington Capitals (37-30-11) on Thursday. The moneyline on this game has the Capitals at +112 while the Sabres are sitting at -136. The total is set at 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 win over the Red Wings in their previous outing. Washington accumulated 4 penalty minutes in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 1 power play attempt but weren't able to net one. The Capitals offense left a lot to be desired in this victory. In the outing, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 23 shots they attempted.

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When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have racked up 206 goals (28th in the league) for the year and have allowed 245. For the year, they have recorded 85 points and their points percentage is .545. Washington has accumulated 224 power play chances and they have notched 46 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 20.54%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 196 goals while scoring 160 themselves. Washington has taken 2,071 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.0%. The Capitals so far have had 2,408 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .898. Washington Capitals opponents have 230 power play opportunities (22nd in the league) and have come away with 49 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has been involved in 106 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has compiled a mark of 50-38-12 and he was named the starter in 98 games. Opponents have been able to score 284 goals against Lindgren in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.84. Lindgren has seen 3,079 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,795 total saves. He has a save percentage of .908 during his 5,994 minutes guarding the cage. Over the course of his career, Lindgren has earned 57 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .582.

Their last time out, Buffalo went up against the Stars in a matchup where the Sabres went home in defeat by a score of 3-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one but weren't able to notch a goal. The Sabres notched 2 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they were seeking.

So far this season, the Buffalo Sabres have notched a total of 234 goals, 79 points, and a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 236 goals to be scored by of a combination of 187 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Sabres have accumulated 198 goals at even strength and 36 goals (30th in the league) while on the power play. They have recorded 218 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 16.51%. Buffalo has attempted 2,454 shots (13th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.54%, while allowing their opponents 2,304 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.41% on their opponents 238 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 89.8%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the crease. He has accounted for 2,606 saves out of 2,885 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .903. Luukkonen holds a career record of 46-41-9 and has been in goal for 98 games. He got the starting nod in 94 games and has been on the ice for 5,588 mins. Luukkonen's rate of quality starts comes out to 54.3% and he has 51 quality starts in his professional career. Teams are averaging 3.00 goals/game and he has yielded 279 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (+112)

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