Capitals vs. Canadiens NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Oct. 14

The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens are coming off a defeat and a victory, respectively, heading into their meeting at Capital One Arena on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The bookmakers have made the Capitals solid favorites at -130 on the moneyline, and the Canadiens are at +110.

Washington's most recent game was a 4-2 road loss against the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 13. Ryan Leonard's two points (two assists) led the Capitals.

Montreal's most recent game was a shootout victory at home on Oct. 13 against the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 (3-1). The Canadiens got two points apiece out of three skaters in that matchup, including Cole Caufield (one goal and one assist) and Juraj Slafkovsky (two assists).

Ahead of this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Wednesday's hockey game.

Capitals vs. Canadiens Predictions & Pick

Ahead of the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens, computer-derived moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, based on data from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Capitals 3 - Canadiens 2
• Pick OU: Under 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 5 goals)
  

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Capitals vs. Canadiens Moneylines

Snag a peek below at the latest moneylines for the Capitals-Canadiens game.

• Favorite: Capitals (-130)
• Underdog: Canadiens (+110)

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have been victorious in two of their three games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
• Washington is 2-1 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 56.5% to win.
• Washington's six matches this season have finished above this game's total of 6.5 goals three times.

Canadiens Betting Insights

• The Canadiens have been an underdog twice so far this season, and went 1-1 in those games.
• Montreal has played as an underdog of +110 or more one time this season and lost that game.
• The Canadiens have a 47.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Montreal has played four games this season that ended with over 6.5 goals.

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington's 19 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 16th in the NHL.
• The Capitals have allowed 18 total goals (three per game), ranking ninth in NHL action for the fewest goals against.
• It has the league's 16th-ranked goal differential at +1.
• The two power-play goals the Capitals have recorded this season (on 15 power-play chances) rank 24th in the NHL.
• Washington's 13.33% power-play conversion rate ranks 27th in the league.
• Washington kills 86.36% of opponent power plays, the ninth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Washington wins 50.9% of its faceoffs to rank 14th in the NHL.
• The Capitals have an 11.9% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 15th in the league.

Canadiens Key Stats

• Montreal's 17 goals on the season (2.8 per game) rank 21st in the NHL.
• The Canadiens give up 3.7 goals per game (22 in total), 24th in the league.
• With a goal differential of -5, the team is 22nd in the league.
• The Canadiens have two power-play goals (on 20 chances), 24th in the NHL.
• Montreal has the NHL's 30th-ranked power-play percentage (10%).
• The 80.77% penalty-kill percentage of Montreal is 15th in the league.
• Montreal is fifth in faceoff win rate in the NHL (53.1%).
• With a shooting percentage of 10%, the Canadiens are 25th in the league.