Sabres vs Capitals prediction, Nov 19: Sabres 51% to win
Early model forecast: A toss-up: Buffalo Sabres 51% to win, mostly on shot volume (+3 pts), despite home ice (−2 pts). 24% chance it goes past regulation. Lineups and live score on the page.
A toss-up: Buffalo Sabres 51% to win, mostly on shot volume (+3 pts), despite home ice (−2 pts).
| When | Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Home | Washington Capitals |
| Away | Buffalo Sabres |
Forecast
| BUF | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Win chance | 51% | 49% |
| Win in regulation | 39% | 38% |
| Expected goals | 1.13 | 1.10 |
24% chance the game goes past regulation, 8% that it reaches a shootout.
The teams
| Team | Record | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres | 8-7-4 | 20 | 93 | 39% |
| Washington Capitals | 10-7-0 | 20 | 92 | 42% |