If you’re seeking best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming contest against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 6.5 goals four times.
• Seven of Montreal’s games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.88 goals per game, compared to the Canadiens’ average of 2.90, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• The 7.0 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.5 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -195

• The Capitals have been listed as a moneyline favorite just one time this season (they won).
• Washington has never played a game this season shorter than -195 moneyline odds.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 66.1%.

Canadiens Moneyline: +163

• In 10 games as the moneyline underdog, Montreal has achieved the upset four times.
• When the Canadiens’ moneyline odds are +163 or longer, they have won a single game out of four opportunities.
• Montreal has a 38.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Montreal 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 11 points.
• Having scored four goals and adding five assists, Connor McMichael is excelling for Washington through eight games.
• Washington’s offensive effort is aided by Aliaksei Protas’ nine points. He’s contributed five assists.
• Across four games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 4-0-0. During those games, he’s allowed 13 goals while recording 92 saves.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Nicholas Suzuki is a key offensive option for Montreal, with 11 points this season. He has put up three goals and eight assists in 10 games.
• Cole Caufield is a key contributor for Montreal, with 10 total points this season. He has netted nine goals and provided one assist in 10 games.
• Michael Matheson has scored zero goals and contributed nine assists for Montreal, giving him a point total of nine.
• Samuel Montembeault has a 3-4-0 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (37th in the league). In 7 games, he has 165 saves, and has allowed 20 goals (3.7 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
• 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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