For the upcoming battle between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 18 times.
• A total of 20 of Montreal’s games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.66) and Canadiens (3.00).
• These two teams give up a combined 6.0 goals per game, 0.5 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -233

• The Capitals have been victorious in 14 of their 21 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
• Washington has had moneyline odds of -233 or shorter in just two games this season, and split them 1-1.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 70.0% to win.

Canadiens Moneyline: +190

• In 37 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Montreal has achieved the upset 17 times.
• The Canadiens have won five games with moneyline odds of +190 or longer (in 12 such games).
• Montreal’s implied probability to win this matchup is 34.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Montreal 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 45 points.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s important contributors currently with 36 total points (18 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
• With 33 points through 41 games (seven goals and 26 assists), Pierre-Luc Dubois has been an important part of Washington’s offensive efforts this season.
• In the 21 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the eighth-best in the league.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Nicholas Suzuki’s 12 goals and 29 assists in 40 games give him 41 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Cole Caufield is pivotal for Montreal’s attack with 38 total points (1.0 per game), including 22 goals and 16 assists through 40 games.
• Lane Hutson has three goals and 25 assists, for a season point total of 28.
• Samuel Montembeault has a 15-15-2 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (40th in the league). In 32 games, he has 756 saves, and has conceded 86 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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