Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2025

We’re Confident Caps Can Seal the Win

Take the Capitals at -135 on the 3-Way Moneyline to have the upper hand against the Canadiens. We believe that the home team have a strong chance of claiming a regulation time victory.

7 Caps Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Montreal Canadiens claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 5-4 (OT) triumph against Vancouver Canucks at Bell Centre made it back-to-back wins. Lane Hutson was on target along with four of his teammates.

Washington Capitals have enjoyed back-to-back home wins at Capital One Arena. Last time out, Vancouver Canucks were beaten 2-1 (OT). Pierre-Luc Dubois was able to score both goals. Goalie Logan Thompson had a great game and ended up with 30 saves (.968).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Caps beat the Habs when the teams last met. It was a 4-2 scoreline at Bell Centre. The Caps have won three on the spin against the Habs. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-0-1	2.3	.920	0

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-3-1	3.6	.878	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 2.3 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Cole Caufield is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Nick Suzuki recording 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 2.78 goal against average with a .890 save percentage.

The Caps have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 23.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.4 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

The top points scorer is Pierre-Luc Dubois with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, while Alexei Protas is next in line after having 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Charlie Lindgren have a 2.74 GAA with a .895 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

There are attractive odds about the home team and our pick is for Washington Capitals to win this NHL encounter in regulation time. They can get the better of their opponents in various departments and you can get -135.

Our expert NHL handicappers study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest player and goalie stats.

Key Canadiens vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Capitals have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Canadiens have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Canadiens have lost 21 of their last 40 games this season.
• Capitals have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Caps 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 57.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider Washington against the Puck Line. There are some great options when it comes to our pick covering the various spreads.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cole Caufield Over 2.5 Shots -156

Cole Caufield (Canadiens) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -156 available.

Latest Cole Caufield Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+170

First

+1000

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 2 - 3 Capitals

We’re predicting the Capitals to land a 3-2 victory and this is available at +850. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Capitals

1-0

Canadiens

+6000

Capitals

+5500

2-0

Canadiens

+6000

Capitals

+4000

2-1

Canadiens

+1700

Capitals

+1500

3-0

Canadiens

+4500

Capitals

+2400

3-1

Canadiens

+2500

Capitals

+1500

3-2

Canadiens

+1050

Capitals

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+6600

Capitals

+2800

4-1

Canadiens

+2400

Capitals

+1150

4-2

Canadiens

+2200

Capitals

+1300

4-3

Canadiens

+1300

Capitals

+1000

5-0

Canadiens

+12000

Capitals

+4500

5-1

Canadiens

+4500

Capitals

+1600

5-2

Canadiens

+2500

Capitals

+1200

5-3

Canadiens

+3300

Capitals

+1900

5-4

Canadiens

+2400

Capitals

+1900

6-0

Canadiens

+2400

Capitals

+6600

6-1

Canadiens

+11000

Capitals

+3400

6-2

Canadiens

+5000

Capitals

+2000

6-3

Canadiens

+4000

Capitals

+2200

6-4

Canadiens

+6000

Capitals

+4000

6-5

Canadiens

+5500

Capitals

+4500

7-0

Canadiens

+5500

Capitals

+10000

7-1

Canadiens

+5500

Capitals

+6000

7-2

Canadiens

+14000

Capitals

+5000

7-3

Canadiens

+9000

Capitals

+4000

7-4

Canadiens

+9000

Capitals

+5500

7-5

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+9000

7-6

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+11000

8-0

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+14000

8-1

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+10000

8-2

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+9000

8-3

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+10000

8-4

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+9000

8-5

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+12000

9-2

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Caps as Heavy Favorites

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -217 about Washington Capitals which reflects they have a 68% chance of winning this game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +175 about Montreal Canadiens.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you're keen on Over 6, this selection is available at -119.

If you think the Caps can reach 3 goals first, then odds of -150 are available for the favorite to win. On the flip side, the Habs are +230 to reach this total before their opponents.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Canadiens

+175

Capitals

-217

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+285

Tie

+350

Capitals

-133

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-137

Capitals -1.5

+114

Total Goals

Under 6

-102

Over 6

-119

Alex Ovechkin Favorite to Score the First Goal

There is +102 available that Alex Ovechkin finds the net at any stage. He is available at +650 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+102

Anytime

+650

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+170

Anytime

+1000

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+180

Anytime

+1050

Patrik Laine (Canadiens)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+190

Anytime

+1100

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+205

Anytime

+1150

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Alexei Protas (Capitals)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Jakub Vrána (Capitals)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Lars Eller (Capitals)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Kirby Dach (Canadiens)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Joel Armia (Canadiens)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Taylor Raddysh (Capitals)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+440

Anytime

+2200

Emil Heineman (Canadiens)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Michael Pezzetta (Canadiens)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-105

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+160

Under 2.5

-213

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-149

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.00 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 25.8
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 25.7
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 24.8
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team News

Montreal Canadiens Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
48	Lane Hutson	4	24.25	0	5	5	-3
13	Cole Caufield	4	19.65	3	1	4	-4
11	Brendan Gallagher	4	15.7	0	2	2	-6

45	Alexandre Carrier	4	20.13	1	1	2	0
93	Ivan Demidov	4	13.5	0	2	2	-4
20	Juraj Slafkovsky	4	20.08	2	0	2	-2
15	Alex Newhook	4	15.3	1	1	2	-3
28	Christian Dvorak	4	16.03	2	0	2	-1
14	Nick Suzuki	4	22.2	2	0	2	-3
71	Jake Evans	4	15.53	0	1	1	0
8	Mike Matheson	4	25.53	0	1	1	-1
58	David Savard	4	11.85	0	1	1	-2
17	Josh Anderson	4	13.28	0	1	1	-2
40	Joel Armia	4	13.03	0	1	1	1
92	Patrik Laine	2	11.7	0	1	1	-2
21	Kaiden Guhle	4	21.93	0	0	0	-3
51	Emil Heineman	4	9.43	0	0	0	0
72	Arber Xhekaj	2	11.45	0	0	0	0
47	Jayden Struble	2	12.3	0	0	0	-2
91	Oliver Kapanen	2	6.85	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
75	Jakub Dobes	2	2.77	0.875
35	Sam Montembeault	3	2.76	0.908
30	Cayden Primeau	-	-	-

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Washington Capitals Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
17	Dylan Strome	4	17.1	2	5	7	3
72	Anthony Beauvillier	4	13.63	1	4	5	4
8	Alexander Ovechkin	4	16.58	3	1	4	3

24	Connor McMichael	4	17.45	3	1	4	3
43	Tom Wilson	4	19.05	1	2	3	2
22	Brandon Duhaime	4	15.05	2	0	2	0
6	Jakob Chychrun	4	22.85	1	1	2	5
88	Andrew Mangiapane	4	12.18	1	1	2	1
57	Trevor van Riemsdyk	4	15.85	0	2	2	3
20	Lars Eller	4	11.28	0	1	1	1
16	Taylor Raddysh	4	11.68	0	1	1	-1
80	Pierre-Luc Dubois	4	17.33	0	1	1	2
3	Matt Roy	4	24.35	0	1	1	1
38	Rasmus Sandin	4	21.25	0	1	1	0
26	Nic Dowd	4	14.78	0	1	1	1
9	Ryan Leonard	4	11.03	0	1	1	2
27	Alexander Alexeyev	4	11.93	0	0	0	1
74	John Carlson	4	24.23	0	0	0	4

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
79	Charlie Lindgren	1	9.07	0.8
48	Logan Thompson	4	2.54	0.912

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups