Sabres vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Jan 3, 2023

The Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres lock horns in of the NHL at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Capitals a 60% chance of defeating the Sabres.

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Sabres vs. Capitals Current Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+155), Sabres +1.5 (-175)
• Moneyline: Capitals -155, Sabres +140
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with +155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -175.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -155, which means you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 @ -175 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

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Sabres vs. Capitals Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Sabres-Capitals matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Sabres vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first 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.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Tuesday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 10.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 50.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 8.5% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.4% probability
• Alex Tuch: 4.7% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 3.5% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 3.3% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 10.7% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.5% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.3% probability
• Conor Sheary: 4.2% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 41.3% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 34.1% probability
• Alex Tuch: 26.9% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 19.8% probability
• Jack Quinn: 18.7% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 50.8% probability
• Dylan Strome: 25.4% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 24.5% probability
• Conor Sheary: 24.2% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 23.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Sabres vs. Capitals on Tuesday January 3, 2023.

Sabres vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Tuesday'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: Tuesday January 3, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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