Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Pick and Preview, February 10 (2/10): NHL
- Jackson Hanover
- Feb 9, 2022, 10:20:18 PM
Credit: photo by Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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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