How to Pick the Capitals vs. Canadiens Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 7
Published 12:46 am Saturday, December 7, 2024
Wanting to place some wagers on the upcoming contest (Saturday at 7:00 PM ET) between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre? Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.
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Capitals vs. Canadiens Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.7 goals)
- Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 17 times this season.
- This season, 15 of Montreal’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
- The Capitals score 4.04 goals per game, compared to the Canadiens’ average of 2.81, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
- This game’s over/under is 0.3 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams give up per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -151
- The Capitals are 6-3 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- Washington is 3-2 when playing with moneyline odds of -151 or shorter (60.0% win percentage).
- Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 60.2%.
Canadiens Moneyline: +127
- Montreal has pulled off an upset victory nine times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 25 games as the underdog).
- The Canadiens have won six games with moneyline odds of +127 or longer (in 18 such games).
- Montreal has a 44.1% implied probability to win this matchup.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Montreal 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 34 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin has 15 goals and 10 assists for Washington to compile 25 total points (1.4 per game).
- Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Connor McMichael’s 25 points. He’s contributed 10 assists.
- In the 13 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .913, 12th in the league.
Canadiens Points Leaders
- Nicholas Suzuki’s 10 goals and 17 assists in 26 contests give him 27 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Cole Caufield’s 23 points this season, including 16 goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Montreal.
- Lane Hutson has zero goals and 15 assists for Washington.
- Montreal’s Samuel Montembeault is 8-10-2 this season, compiling 477 saves and permitting 49 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .907 save percentage (22nd in the league).
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2024 | Devils | W 6-5 | Away | +137 |
| 12/3/2024 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Home | -294 |
| 12/6/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Away | +124 |
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | – | Away | -151 |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | – | Away | – |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | – | Home | – |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | – | Away | – |
Canadiens’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2024 | Bruins | L 6-3 | Away | +213 |
| 12/3/2024 | Islanders | W 2-1 | Home | +113 |
| 12/5/2024 | Predators | W 3-0 | Home | +111 |
| 12/7/2024 | Capitals | – | Home | +127 |
| 12/9/2024 | Ducks | – | Home | – |
| 12/12/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
| 12/14/2024 | Jets | – | Away | – |
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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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