Canadiens vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Dec 31, 2022

The Washington Capitals face the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, starting at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Canadiens vs. Capitals, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Capitals?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Canadiens-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Capitals a 68% chance of winning against the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Capitals Current Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+108), Canadiens +1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Capitals -255, Canadiens +220
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with +108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -115.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -255, which means you can risk $255 to win $100, for a total payout of $355, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +220, where you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +220 via BetMGM (0.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

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Canadiens vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Capitals? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Capitals.

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 12.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 53.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.5% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.4% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.2% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.1% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 3.3% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 12.8% probability
• Dylan Strome: 5.5% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.0% probability
• Conor Sheary: 4.5% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 32.9% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 25.3% probability
• Josh Anderson: 22.5% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 21.8% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 18.4% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 53.2% probability
• Dylan Strome: 26.8% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 26.4% probability
• Conor Sheary: 24.7% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 24.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Canadiens vs. Capitals on Saturday December 31, 2022.

Canadiens vs. Capitals 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Capitals and Canadiens at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Saturday December 31, 2022
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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