Capitals vs Canadiens Prediction 1/10/25 NHL Picks Today

The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals meet Friday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Capitals vs Canadiens Prediction. This article will include a Capitals vs Canadiens Pick.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Avalanche and Canucks, and they play the Stars, Utah Hockey Club, and Maple Leafs next. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 22.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 22 goals, Nick Suzuki has 29 assists and Mike Matheson has 74 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.38 goals per game and are killing 82 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cayden Primeau has given up 41 goals on 250 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 86 goals on 840 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Canucks, lost to the Sabres, and they play the Predators, Ducks, and Senators next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.66 goals per game and are scoring 23.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 19 goals, Dylan Strome has 33 assists and Connor McMichael has 102 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.61 goals per game and are killing 83.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 54 goals on 529 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 49 goals on 602 shots.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
• The Canadiens have lost each of their last six road games following an overtime win.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Capital One Arena.
• The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Canadiens’ last six games.
• The Capitals have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have won the third period in each of the Canadiens’ last six games.

Capitals vs Canadiens Prediction

The Washington Capitals are the more talented team and should be favored, especially at home where they’re 14-4-3 on the season. The Caps have won both games against the Habs this season, outscoring them 10-5 in those games. The Capitals should be favored. With that said, the Montreal Canadiens have won eight of their last 10 games, by far their best stretch of the season and making bettors money hand over fist. In their last 10 games, the Canadiens have made bettors more than 1K for a $100 bettor. This is one of the rare spots you can back the Canadiens with confidence and for betting value. As a chance to make nearly two times my money at this price, I’ll take a shot with the Canadiens.