The Washington Capitals are solid 62.1 percent favorites over the Montreal Canadiens. The Capitals are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +1 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 28 shots on goal vs 27 shots for the Canadiens. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.8% compared to the Canadiens goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Jakub Dobes 25, Logan Thompson 24 SHOTS: Cole Caufield 3.3, Alex Ovechkin 3.7 GOALS: Cole Caufield 0.67, Alex Ovechkin 0.7 PTS: Nick Suzuki has a 49% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Dylan Strome has a 57% 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
| Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 10-8, 56% 237 | Record at Home | 11-9, 55% -83 | Montreal Canadiens |
| VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | VS Montreal Canadiens | 1-0, 100% 113 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 4-10, 29% -608 | vs Team .500 or Better | 8-14, 36% -594 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 8-8, 50% 82 | Record As Home Favorite | 10-9, 53% -184 | Montreal Canadiens |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 17-14, 55% -1736 | After 1 or More Days Off | 17-15, 53% -1841 | Montreal Canadiens |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 1-3, 25% -193 | Record at Home | 1-2, 33% -138 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | VS Montreal Canadiens | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 3-3, 50% -73 | vs Team .500 or Better | 0-4, 0% -400 | Montreal Canadiens |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-3, 25% -193 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-2, 33% -138 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 3-3, 50% -313 | After 1 or More Days Off | 2-5, 29% -459 | Montreal Canadiens |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | Washington Capitals | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 14-4, 78% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 11-8, 58% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-0, 100% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-2, 60% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-19, 46% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | N/A |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 20-9, 69% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 19-13, 59% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 8-10, 44% -326 Washington Capitals Home Games: 9-11, 45% -436 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 3-1, 75% +148 Washington Capitals Home Games: 1-2, 33% -138
MONEY LINE - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 12-6, 67% +264 Washington Capitals Home Games: 11-9, 55% +-92 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 4-0, 100% +310 Washington Capitals Home Games: 1-2, 33% -138
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 9-9, 50% -81 Washington Capitals Home Games: 13-7, 65% + 483 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 3-1, 75% + 173 Washington Capitals Home Games: 1-2, 33% -109
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