This is a 10* on WASH -1.5 (PUCK LINE)

The Caps are on a three-game losing streak. But they host Buffalo on Monday and the Sabres are one of the worst teams in the NHL. So we feel pretty confident in calling for the home team to win this game by at least two goals. Buffalo has lost four straight and six of its last eight. They lost to Detroit, in overtime, on Saturday after blowing a two-goal lead. It was the second time in the last five games that the Sabres lost after holding a multi-goal lead. Those are the kind of games they need to win, if they are to have any hope of contending for the playoffs. This is not likely to be a win as it’s a road game and the Sabres have just one win away from home thus far. Watch for Washington to get its power play going tonight. They are just 2 for their last 15 with the man advantage. The Capitals’ last five wins have all been by two goals or more, so the puck line seems like a sensible option here. Play WASHINGTON -1.5 (PUCK LINE)

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