If you’re searching for best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming contest against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. 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 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 17 times.
• There have been 15 Montreal games with over 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (4.04) and Canadiens (2.81).
• This game’s total is 0.3 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -149

• In the nine times this season the Capitals have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 6-3 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -149 or shorter, Washington has compiled a 3-2 record (winning 60.0% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 59.8% chance to win.

Canadiens Moneyline: +124

• Montreal has nine wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 25 times).
• The Canadiens have six wins in games when their moneyline odds are +124 or longer (in 18 such games).
• Montreal’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 44.6% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Montreal 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• With eight goals and 26 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors (34 points).
• With 15 goals and 10 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is one of the most important offensive options for Washington with his 25 points (1.4 per game).
• Through 26 games, Connor McMichael has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 25 points (15 goals and 10 assists).
• Across 13 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 10-1-2. During those games, he’s allowed 33 goals while recording 347 saves.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Montreal’s Nicholas Suzuki has collected 17 assists and 10 goals in 26 games, good for 27 points.
• Cole Caufield is crucial for Montreal’s offense with 23 total points (0.9 per game), including 16 goals and seven assists through 26 games.
• Michael Matheson has two goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 15.
• Samuel Montembeault’s record stands at 8-10-2 on the season, allowing 49 goals (2.8 goals against average) and collecting 477 saves with a .907 save percentage (23rd in the league).

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Washington vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Montréal, Quebec
• Venue: Bell Centre

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