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Canadiens vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Wednesday's NHL Matchup [4/30/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals matchup.
The Washington Capitals will take on the Montreal Canadiens in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Montreal-Washington game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Capitals' chance of winning at 61%, with the Canadiens at 39%."
For further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canadiens vs. Capitals predictions page.
Caps vs. Habs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL Playoffs game between the Canadiens and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 61% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Canadiens vs. Capitals Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canadiens | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+136) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -188 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Canadiens vs. Capitals Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Canadiens vs. Capitals matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Canadiens vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score an anytime 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 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 35.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 7.0% |
| Cole Caufield | 6.1% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 5.1% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.2% |
| Dylan Strome | 6.3% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 34.8% |
| Cole Caufield | 30.1% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 27.5% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 35.5% |
| Dylan Strome | 33.3% |
| Tom Wilson | 27.7% |
Habs vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's action between the Capitals and Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the NHL to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Canadiens and Capitals, reached the 2025 NHL Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the NHL Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's full preview of Wednesday'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.
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Wednesday.
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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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