Capitals vs. Sabres Prediction and Odds - Feb 26, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Sunday, commencing at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Sabres, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Capitals vs. Sabres?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Capitals-Sabres NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Sabres a 52% chance of beating the Capitals.

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Capitals vs. Sabres Game Odds

• Puck Line: Sabres -1.5 (+210), Capitals +1.5 (-240)
• Moneyline: Sabres -111, Capitals -105
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-115/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sabres are currently -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with +210 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -240.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Sabres and Capitals are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -111, which means you can risk $111 to win $100, for a total payout of $211, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Sabres

• Puck Line: Sabres -1.5 @ +210 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Sabres @ -111 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

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

Capitals vs. Sabres Probabilities

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Capitals vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Sabres? The latest data is in.

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Capitals star is a 44.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.3% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.8% probability
• Tom Wilson: 4.6% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.6% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 3.6% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 9.2% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 6.2% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.1% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 4.9% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 44.8% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 27.4% probability
• Tom Wilson: 26.2% probability
• Dylan Strome: 25.4% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 22.4% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 42.6% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 32.6% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 32.0% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 28.1% probability
• Jack Quinn: 25.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Capitals vs. Sabres on Sunday February 26, 2023.

Capitals vs. Sabres 2023 Game Info

Sunday's matchup between the Sabres and Capitals at KeyBank Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Sunday February 26, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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