11/17 NHL: Washington at Buffalo

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The Sabres hope they get more respect from the Capitals Thursday than they do from Vegas oddsmakers, who peg them as 185 underdogs.

The Sabres look to avenge an earlier 3-2 loss at the hands of the Capitals.

The goal judges could be busy in this one, as oddsmakers opened OVER/UNDER betting at 6.5. On the side, the line opened at 185 for the Capitals. Buffalo is 9-9-0, while the Capitals are 7-11-0.

The Capitals come off a 4-3 win against the Lightning, a game where they were a 155 underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5.

Lindy Ruff's team was busy last game winning against New Jersey 4-1 as 120 favorites. The 5 goals sent that game under the total of 6.5.

Some trends to consider:
Washington is 3-14-4 SU in its last 21 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
Washington is 8-14-4 OU in its last 26 games against Buffalo
Washington is 2-3-1 OU in its last 6 away
Washington is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 3-6-0 OU in its last 9 at home
Buffalo is 2-3-1 OU in its last 6 games
Buffalo is 8-14-4 OU in its last 26 games against Washington

Next up:
Washington at Montreal, Saturday, November 19
Buffalo at Boston, Saturday, November 19