Capitals vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - October 31

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The Washington Capitals (6-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (4-5-1) at Capital One Arena on Thursday, October 31 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals have won four straight at home.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which club will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.

Capitals vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Capitals 5, Canadiens 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-223)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

  • The Capitals are 1-0-1 in overtime matchups on their way to a 6-2 overall record.
  • Washington has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • The Capitals are 6-1-0 in the seven games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 12 points).
  • In the two games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 1-1-0 to record two points.
  • In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 4-1-0 (eight points).
  • The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Capitals went 2-1-0 in those matchups (four points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

  • The Canadiens have earned a record of -1-1 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 4-5-1.
  • Montreal has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in two games and they've earned two points (1-1-0) in those contests.
  • Montreal failed to win both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Canadiens have earned seven points in their six games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 4-3-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent, Montreal is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
  • The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned seven points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Capitals Rank Capitals AVG Canadiens AVG Canadiens Rank
7th 3.88 Goals Scored 2.9 21st
10th 3 Goals Allowed 4 28th
8th 31.3 Shots 25.8 31st
1st 25.1 Shots Allowed 32.6 28th
31st 7.41% Power Play % 22.86% 11th
10th 81.48% Penalty Kill % 83.78% 8th

Capitals vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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