NHL prediction
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals prediction
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Last line before the game
| Moneyline | Buffalo Sabres +100 · Washington Capitals -120 |
| Spread | Washington Capitals -1.5 |
| Total | 6.5 |
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Matchup
Buffalo Sabres visited Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT, on ESPN+.
On the moneyline the market favors Washington Capitals at -120, with Buffalo Sabres at +100 — once the bookmaker margin is removed, that prices Washington Capitals at about 52% to win.
The spread has Washington Capitals at -1.5 and Buffalo Sabres at +1.5.
The game total is 6.5.
Final: Buffalo Sabres 3, Washington Capitals 4. Washington Capitals won.
Our NHL record
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| This season (since Sep 1, 2026) | 41-22 (65%) |
| Last 14 days | 19-9 (68%) |
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