Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Apr 2025

Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, 17-19-5 Away) square off against Washington Capitals (51-22-9, 26-9-6 at Home) in this Stanley Cup Playoffs first round matchup at Capital One Arena. The Caps lead the series 3-1.

The Capitals should be able to outscore the Canadiens in 60 minutes and our prediction is to therefore side with the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. There is a tempting -112 should you wish to follow suit.

Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals clashed on Sunday night, with the Caps winning 5-2 at Bell Centre.

The Caps had 26 shots on goal. Brandon Duhaime registered two goals, with Dylan Strome, Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scoring. The Habs racked up 18 shots on goal, with Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield scoring one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been six Caps wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-4-2	3	.890	0

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-6-2	2	.925	1
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 23.7 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 2.7 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.0%.

Cole Caufield is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Nick Suzuki racking up 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 2.57 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

The Caps have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 15.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 29.5 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.4%.

The top points scorer is Dylan Strome with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, while Alexander Ovechkin is next in line after having 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Charlie Lindgren have a 3.34 GAA with a .880 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Washington Capitals to claim a victory. They should be able to triumph over 60 minutes in this NHL game and you can get them at a tempting -112.

We take note of any injuries affecting each franchise before going ahead with our hockey predictions. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the NHL action.

Key Canadiens vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Capitals have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Canadiens have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Canadiens have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Canadiens have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• Capitals have won 6 of their last 10 games against Canadiens.

Caps 3-Way Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are ways to boost the odds on a 3-Way Moneyline pick and some bettors take the Bet Builder option. It’s effectively a same-game parlay where you throw in other selections.

Our Game Prediction

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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 5 straight games on the road. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -156 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Cole Caufield Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+170

First

+1000

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 1 - 3 Capitals

We’re taking a chance on the Capitals to achieve a 3-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +1600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Capitals

1-0

Canadiens

+5000

Capitals

+5000

2-0

Canadiens

+6000

Capitals

+4000

2-1

Canadiens

+1500

Capitals

+1300

3-0

Canadiens

+4500

Capitals

+2500

3-1

Canadiens

+2500

Capitals

+1600

3-2

Canadiens

+950

Capitals

+800

4-0

Canadiens

+6000

Capitals

+2900

4-1

Canadiens

+2400

Capitals

+1200

4-2

Canadiens

+2200

Capitals

+1300

4-3

Canadiens

+1200

Capitals

+950

5-0

Canadiens

+11000

Capitals

+5000

5-1

Canadiens

+4000

Capitals

+1800

5-2

Canadiens

+2500

Capitals

+1300

5-3

Canadiens

+3000

Capitals

+2000

5-4

Canadiens

+2400

Capitals

+1800

6-0

Canadiens

+2400

Capitals

+7500

6-1

Canadiens

+10000

Capitals

+4000

6-2

Canadiens

+5000

Capitals

+2200

6-3

Canadiens

+4500

Capitals

+2400

6-4

Canadiens

+6000

Capitals

+4000

6-5

Canadiens

+5500

Capitals

+4500

7-0

Canadiens

+5500

Capitals

+11000

7-1

Canadiens

+5500

Capitals

+6600

7-2

Canadiens

+13000

Capitals

+5500

7-3

Canadiens

+9000

Capitals

+4500

7-4

Canadiens

+9000

Capitals

+5500

7-5

Canadiens

+13000

Capitals

+10000

7-6

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+11000

8-1

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+11000

8-2

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+10000

8-3

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+10000

8-4

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+10000

8-5

Canadiens

+12500

Capitals

+12500

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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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Washington Capitals are -189 favorites to win and that means a 65% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +155 about Montreal Canadiens.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on the NHL including Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +112.

The betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League encounter. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Canadiens

+155

Capitals

-189

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+255

Tie

+330

Capitals

-116

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-169

Capitals -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-139

Over 6.5

+112

Those interested in favorite Alex Ovechkin to find the net first are able to get +700. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes appeal, then this is +105.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+105

Anytime

+700

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+170

Anytime

+1000

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+210

Anytime

+1150

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+210

Anytime

+1150

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+210

Anytime

+1200

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+220

Anytime

+1200

Alexei Protas (Capitals)

First

+235

Anytime

+1300

Patrik Laine (Canadiens)

First

+255

Anytime

+1400

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

First

+370

Anytime

+1900

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

First

+370

Anytime

+1900

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-100

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

+145

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-143

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

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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

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