The contest between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Capitals vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals four times this season.
• So far this season, seven games Montreal has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The Capitals score 3.88 goals per game, compared to the Canadiens’ average of 2.9, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.5 less than the seven goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -205

• The Capitals have been listed as a moneyline favorite only one time this season (they won).
• Washington is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -205.
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 67.2% in this contest.

Canadiens Moneyline: +169

• In 10 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Montreal has pulled off the upset four times.
• When the Canadiens’ moneyline odds are +169 or longer, they have won a single game in four opportunities.
• Montreal’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 37.2% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Montreal 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 11 points in eight games.
• Having scored four goals and adding five assists, Connor McMichael is excelling for Washington through eight games.
• With seven points through eight games (two goals and five assists), Aliaksei Protas has been an important part of Washington’s offensive attack this season.
• In the four games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .876, 48th in the league.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Nicholas Suzuki is an important part of the offense for Montreal, with 11 points this season. He has recorded three goals and eight assists in 10 games.
• Cole Caufield’s 10 points this season, including nine goals and one assist, make him one of the top offensive threats for Montreal.
• Michael Matheson has zero goals and nine assists for Washington.
• Samuel Montembeault has a record of 3-4-0 in seven games this season, conceding 20 goals (3.7 goals against average) with 165 saves and an .892 save percentage, 37th in the league.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Canadiens’ Schedule

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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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