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Canadiens vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [1/10/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals matchup.
The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Capital One Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Montreal-Washington game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Capitals' chance of winning is 63%, while the Canadiens' is 37%."
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canadiens vs. Capitals predictions page.
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Habs vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's action between the Capitals and Canadiens at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Canadiens vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Montreal vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Canadiens vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 63% chance of beating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Canadiens vs. Capitals Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canadiens | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-135) | -1.5 (+120) |
| Moneyline | +185 | -215 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canadiens vs. Capitals Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Canadiens vs. Capitals matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Canadiens vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Ovechkin a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 37.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 4.9% |
| Nick Suzuki | 4.9% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.1% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.1% |
| Tom Wilson | 6.8% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 27.7% |
| Cole Caufield | 27.6% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 21.5% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 37.1% |
| Tom Wilson | 35.1% |
| Dylan Strome | 28.2% |
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Friday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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