Friday’s contest that pits the Washington Capitals against the Montreal Canadiens, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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Capitals vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under (6 goals) 24 times this season.
• There have been 25 Montreal games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.66) and Canadiens (3).
• This game’s over/under is 0.0 more than the 6.0 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -222

• The Capitals have been victorious in 14 of their 21 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
• Washington is 2-1 (winning 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -222 or shorter.
• The Capitals have a 68.9% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Canadiens Moneyline: +182

• In 37 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Montreal has secured the upset 17 times.
• The Canadiens have won six games with moneyline odds of +182 or longer (in 14 such games).
• Montreal’s implied probability to win this matchup is 35.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Montreal 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, putting up 45 points in 41 games.
• 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.
• Logan Thompson (17-2-2) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .919 for Washington.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Nicholas Suzuki is a top offensive contributor for his club with 41 points (one per game). He has recorded 12 goals and 29 assists in 40 games (playing 19:24 per game).
• Montreal’s Cole Caufield has racked up 38 total points (one per game), with 22 goals and 16 assists.
• Montreal’s Lane Hutson has 28 points (three goals, 25 assists) this season.
• Samuel Montembeault has an .898 save percentage (40th in the league), with 756 total saves, while conceding 86 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together a 15-15-2 record between the posts for Montreal this season.

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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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