The Montreal Canadiens are slight 51.9 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Canadiens are favored despite being projected for 25 shots on goal vs 26 shots for the Capitals. The Canadiens goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.5% compared to the Capitals goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 22, Sam Montembeault 23 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.7, Cole Caufield 3.3 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.52, Cole Caufield 0.62 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 49% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 56% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Montreal Canadiens
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 25-17, 60% 707 | Record at Home | 24-18, 57% 895 | Montreal Canadiens |
| VS Montreal Canadiens | 4-2, 67% 38 | VS Washington Capitals | 2-4, 33% -120 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team Under .500 | 33-16, 67% 603 | vs Team .500 or Better | 19-24, 44% 568 | Washington Capitals |
| Record as Road Favorite | 12-10, 55% -201 | Record as Home Underdog | 18-17, 51% 594 | Montreal Canadiens |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 46-26, 64% -2715 | After 1 or More Days Off | 34-36, 49% -462 | Montreal Canadiens |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-5, 29% -379 | Record at Home | 6-1, 86% 476 | Montreal Canadiens |
| VS Montreal Canadiens | 2-1, 67% 13 | VS Washington Capitals | 1-2, 33% -82 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 2-5, 29% -387 | vs Team .500 or Better | 2-2, 50% -58 | Montreal Canadiens |
| Record as Road Favorite | 2-4, 33% -279 | Record as Home Underdog | 3-0, 100% 382 | Montreal Canadiens |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 6-5, 55% -665 | After 1 or More Days Off | 7-4, 64% -56 | Montreal Canadiens |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 23-19, 55% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 25-18, 58% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 5-2, 71% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 1-6, 14% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-19, 46% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 38-27, 58% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 37-28, 57% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 23-19, 55% -206 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 25-17, 60% +876 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-3, 57% -17 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-3, 57% +290
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 21-21, 50% -385 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 22-20, 52% +-477 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-5, 29% -379 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 2-5, 29% -381
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 23-19, 55% + 193 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 19-23, 45% -571 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-3, 57% + 64 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-3, 57% + 64
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