The Washington Capitals (3-3), coming off a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, host the Montreal Canadiens (3-2-1) at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout in their most recent game.

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Here is our pick for who will capture the win in Wednesday's matchup.

Canadiens vs. Capitals Predictions for Wednesday

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

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-122)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

In the one game this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they lost.
Washington has lost the only game this season when it scored two goals.
The Capitals have scored more than two goals four times, and are 3-1-0 in those games (to register six points).
In the two games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won both times (four points).
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 1-1-0 (two points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-2-0 to record four points.

Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have a 3-2-1 record this season and are 2-1-3 in games that have required overtime.
In the two games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
Montreal failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
The Canadiens have earned five points in their four games with more than two goals scored.
Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent, Montreal is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 1-1-1 to register three points.

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