Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NHL, 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).

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	6-3-2	2.75	.905	1

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-11-3	2.63	.898	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%.

Expert NHL Analysis

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.

Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals 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.

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.

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.

Our Pick

Capitals 3-Way Moneyline @ -135 Bet Now

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Player Props

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

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Starting Lineups

NHL Standings

Division Conference League

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
2 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
3 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
4 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
5 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
6 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
7 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
8 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
2 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
3 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
4 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
5 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
6 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
7 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
8 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
3 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
4 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
5 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
6 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
7 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
8 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
2 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
3 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
4 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
5 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
6 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
7 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
8 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

Eastern	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
2 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
3 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
4 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
5 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
6 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
7 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
8 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
9 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
10 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
11 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
12 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
13 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
14 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
15 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L
16 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L

Western	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
3 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
4 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
5 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
6 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
7 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
8 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
9 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
10 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
11 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
12 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
13 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
14 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
15 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W
16 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
3 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
4 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
5 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
6 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
7 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
8 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
9 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
10 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
11 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
12 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
13 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
14 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
15 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
16 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
17 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
18 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
19 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
20 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
21 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
22 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
23 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
24 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
25 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
26 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
27 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
28 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L
29 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L
30 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
31 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W
32 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

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