Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks (Tage Thompson Key Factor): Full Breakdown & Bets

Tage Thompson (Buffalo Sabres) Yes Anytime Goalscorer (+130)

The bet on Tage Thompson to score anytime is backed by his consistent shooting performance at home, with an average of 3.6 shots per game over the last five games. This increases his chances of scoring, as more shots generally translate into more goal opportunities. His overall shooting performance is even more impressive, averaging 5.6 shots per game, while his goal average in the last five games stands at 0.6, reinforcing his ability to convert shots into goals. Despite his current home games hit streak being zero, his hit rate in the last 12 home games is 50%, indicating that he tends to score in every other home game. Additionally, his overall hit rate in the last four games stands at 50% as well, further suggesting his consistent scoring potential. Therefore, the model prediction of 0.46, slightly higher than his L5 home games goals average, supports the bet for Thompson to score anytime.