Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Pick and Preview, February 10 (2/10): NHL

Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Pick and Preview, February 10 (2/10): NHL

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Odds
Time 7:00 p.m. EST
Capitals money line -208
Capitals spread -1.5 (+124)
Canadiens money line +186
Canadiens spread +1.5 (-137)
Over / under 6.5

 

2021-2022 season stats
  Washington Capitals Montreal Canadiens
Record 25-14-9 8-30-7
Road / home record 13-5-4 5-14-1
Streak L2 L7
Goals per game 1.81 1.08
Goals allowed per game 1.57 1.92
Shots per game 31.54 29.09
Shots allowed per game 28.63 34.67
PP % 15.71% 13.64%
PK % 22.05% 26.97%
Over / under record 26-21-1 25-19-1

 

Preview

The Washington Capitals head up to Montreal to face the Canadiens Thursday night.

The Capitals lost their first game after the All-Star break at home to Columbus 5-4.  They've dropped 4 of 6, with two away wins against the Stars and the Penguins.  They play very well away, going 13-5-4 and are 15-7 against the spread away.

The Canadiens continue to succeed in being the worst team in the NHL.  They've now dropped 7 straight, with 4 of those by two or more goals.  They've dropped 13 of 14.  Montreal is 5-14-1 at home and 7-13 against the spread at home.

Head to Head

The Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3 at home back in November.  The Capitals have gone 2-0-1 vs the Canadiens over the last three, winning 6-3, 4-2 and losing 3-4 in OT.  In those games they've killed each of the 7 power plays the Canadiens have had.  They've gone 6-3-1 over the last 10.

Prediction

It's easy to pick against the Canadiens, and that's what I'll be doing.  The Capitals should bounce back, and they actually play better on the road.  They won 6-3 at home in November, and should win by at least two goals.  Take the spread. 

PICK: Washington Capitals -1.5 (+124)

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