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Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Buffalo Sabres and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Sabres as -138-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.

In their last action, Buffalo was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Capitals. Bettors on Washington at +102 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Buffalo:
Team record: 1-3-1 SU
Buffalo is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Buffalo is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Buffalo is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Washington:
Team record: 3-0-2 SU
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home

Next up:
Buffalo home to New York Tuesday, January 26
Washington home to New York Tuesday, January 26