The Buffalo Sabres visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Both teams have similar records—Buffalo is 4-4 and Washington is slightly ahead at 5-4. This suggests a fairly even matchup on paper.
Looking at the betting odds, Washington is the favorite at home. The moneyline for the Capitals sits at -125, meaning you’d need to bet $125 to win $100. Buffalo’s moneyline is +105, so a $100 bet would return $105 if the Sabres pull off the upset. This reflects a modest home-ice edge for Washington.
The spread tells a similar story. Buffalo is the underdog with a +1.5 puck line at -238, indicating you’d have to risk $238 to win $100 if you back them with the extra goal cushion. Washington’s -1.5 spread is priced at +195, offering a bigger payout if they win by two or more goals. The market expects a close game but leans toward a Capitals victory by at least two goals.
The total is set at 6.5 goals with the over at -112 and under at -108. These odds are nearly even, showing no strong lean toward a high or low-scoring affair.
Overall, the odds favor Washington to win at home but suggest a competitive game. Betting on the Capitals to cover the +1.5 spread offers lower risk but smaller rewards, while taking Washington at -1.5 is riskier with higher potential payout. The total looks balanced, so consider game flow before choosing over or under.