Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

The Buffalo Sabres (33-28-5) meet the Washington Capitals (32-29-7) on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Sabres vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sabres picked up a 4-3 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday, snapping an 0-3-1 skid. It was also the team's first victory away from home since Feb. 24 in Tampa (0-2-0).

The Capitals suffered a 5-3 setback Tuesday against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, and Washington is now just 1-2-1 in its last 4 games.

Buffalo posted a 7-4 victory at KeyBank Center when these teams last met on Feb. 26. The Sabres also posted a 5-4 overtime win at Capital One Arena on Jan. 3.