Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 3/30/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025

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

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+162) Capitals (-196)

The Washington Capitals (47-16-9) are welcoming the Buffalo Sabres (30-35-6) at Capital One Arena on Sunday. The odds on this game have the Sabres at +162 while the Capitals are coming in at -196. The over/under is set at 6.

The Buffalo Sabres were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 7-3 win against the Penguins their last time on the ice. Buffalo accrued 13 mins in the box for this contest. The Sabres had a impressive offensive performance in the win. Moreover, they had 4 power play tries but weren't able to net one. In the matchup, they netted 7 of the 30 shots they attempted.

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At even strength, the Sabres have allowed 198 goals while scoring 188 as an offensive unit. Buffalo Sabres opponents have tallied 215 power play tries (5th in professional hockey) and have earned 50 goals in those attempts. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Buffalo Sabres have notched 224 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) on the season and have given up 248. Buffalo has attempted 1,959 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.4%. For the year, they have recorded 66 points and their points % is .465. The Sabres have had 2,043 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .879. Buffalo skates onto the rink with 205 power play chances and they have tallied 36 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 17.56%.

The man in goal for this game is James Reimer. Opponents have racked up 1,364 goals versus Reimer in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.98. Reimer has been involved in 518 games throughout his NHL career. His save percentage is at .910 for his 27,509 mins played. He has earned an overall record of 220-185-65 and got the start in 472 games. For his career, Reimer is sitting with 245 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .519. Reimer has had 15,157 shots taken against him and has accrued 13,793 total saves.

In their last contest, Washington went up against the Wild in a game where the Capitals went home in defeat by a final score of 4-2. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup but were not able to net one. The Capitals converted 2 goals of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

Washington has put up 1,988 shots (21st in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 13.08%, while allowing the other team 1,953 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 82.69% on the other teams 208 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.5%. They have a total of 195 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.54%. The Capitals have accumulated 218 goals at even strength and 42 goals (19th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 185 goals to be scored by way of 149 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the year, the Washington Capitals have a total of 260 goals, 103 points, and a points percentage of .715.

Across the ice you are going to see Logan Thompson in net. Thompson holds a career record of 87-36-17 and has played in 144 games. Thompson's percentage of quality starts is 60.7% and he has 82 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has gathered 3,780 stops out of 4,139 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .913. His opposition is averaging 3.58 goals per contest and he has surrendered 359 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 135 contests and has been on the ice for 6,024 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (-196)

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