Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/6/2024]

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00PM ET as the Montreal Canadiens lock horns with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Tuesday's Canadiens vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canadiens vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Capitals 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Capitals a 58% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.

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Canadiens vs. Capitals Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canadiens	Capitals
Puck Line	+1.5 (-185)	-1.5 (+160)
Moneyline	+136	-155
Total	o5.5 (-120)	u5.5 (+100)

• The Capitals are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with +160 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -185.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -155, which means you can risk $155 to win $100 for a total payout of $255 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +136, where you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canadiens vs. Capitals Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals -1.5	+160
Moneyline	Canadiens	+136
Total	Over 5.5	-120

Although the Canadiens are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

And while the Capitals are more likely to win the game, 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 available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Canadiens vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Capitals?

According to our model, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Caufield a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Canadiens star is a 38.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	7.9%
Nick Suzuki	6.4%
Josh Anderson	5.0%
Juraj Slafkovsky	4.4%
Joel Armia	3.3%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	6.6%
Anthony Mantha	6.1%
T.J. Oshie	5.9%
Dylan Strome	5.0%
Nic Dowd	4.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	38.0%
Nick Suzuki	32.4%
Josh Anderson	26.2%
Juraj Slafkovsky	22.8%
Joel Armia	19.4%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	34.2%
T.J. Oshie	32.4%
Dylan Strome	29.7%
Anthony Mantha	28.9%
Tom Wilson	25.4%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Canadiens vs. Capitals on Tuesday February 6, 2024.

Habs vs. Caps Game Information

Tuesday's action between the Capitals and Canadiens at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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