The Washington Capitals (6-2) are heavily favored (-225 moneyline odds to win) when they host a game against the Montreal Canadiens (4-5-1), who have +185 moneyline odds, on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
You can see the Capitals look to defeat the the Canadiens on ESPN+.
Capitals vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
Favorite: Capitals (-225)
Underdog: Canadiens (+185)
Over/under: 6.5
Capitals vs. Canadiens Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Capitals (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Capitals 5 – Canadiens 2
How to Bet on Capitals vs. Canadiens
Capitals and Canadiens Betting Trends
Washington’s games this season have finished above this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals four times.
Montreal has played seven games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
These teams rack up 6.8 goals per match between them, 0.3 more than this game’s total.
These two teams surrender a combined seven goals per game, 0.5 more than this game’sgame’s over/under.
The Capitals have been listed as a moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, and won.
This season the Canadiens have been an underdog 10 times, and won four of those games.
Capitals Stats & Insights
The Capitals’ 3.9 average goals per game add up to 31 total, which makes them the 17th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
The Capitals have conceded the fifth-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 24 (three per game).
The team’s goal differential is 10th-best in the league at +7.
The Capitals connect on 12.4% of their shots, ranking ninth in the NHL.
The Capitals’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 24.3 hits and 16.8 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged 3.9 goals per game (31 total) during that span.
On the defensive end, the Capitals have given up 23 goals (2.9 per game) over those 10 outings.
Canadiens Stats & Insights
The Canadiens have scored 29 goals this season (2.9 per game) to rank 18th in the league.
The Canadiens have allowed four goals per game, 40 total, which ranks 28th among league teams.
Their -11 goal differential ranks 28th in the league.
The Canadiens’ collective 11.2% shooting percentage ranks 15th in the league.
The Canadiens have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) during that time.
Defensively, the Canadiens have given up 38 goals (3.8 per game) in those 10 outings.
Capitals Key Players to Watch
A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has scored 11 points in eight games (three goals and eight assists).
Connor McMichael is another leading option for Washington with nine points (1.1 per game), scoring four goals and adding five assists.
Logan Thompson has a record of 4-0-0. He has allowed 13 goals (3.21 goals against average) and recorded 92 saves.
Canadiens Key Players to Watch
Montreal’s Nicholas Suzuki has recorded eight assists and three goals in 10 games, good for 11 points.
Cole Caufield is key for Montreal’s attack with 10 total points (1.0 per game), including nine goals and one assist through 10 games.
Samuel Montembeault has a 3-4-0 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (37th in the league). In 7 games, he has 165 saves, and has conceded 20 goals (3.7 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Canadiens Injuries
Capitals: T.J. Oshie: Back (Out For Season), Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out For Season), Matt Roy: Lower Body (Out), Jakob Chychrun: Upper Body (Questionable)
Canadiens: David Reinbacher: Knee (Out), Patrik Laine: Knee (Out), Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Leg (Out), Kaiden Guhle: Upper Body (Out), Justin Barron: Upper Body (Questionable)
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