Canadiens vs Capitals Prediction and NHL Tips - 22 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 21, 2023, 12:45AM | Published: Oct 20, 2023, 10:47PM
The Montreal Canadiens take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Bell Centre on Sunday, commencing at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Canadiens vs Capitals, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Canadiens vs Capitals
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Montreal-Washington NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Capitals a 52% chance of defeating the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
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Canadiens vs Capitals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Bell Centre are listed here:
- Head to Head: Canadiens $2.10, Capitals $1.83
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 ($1.38), Capitals -1.5 ($3.15)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.95, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Canadiens at $2.10. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Capitals at $1.83.
The Canadiens are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Capitals, with odds of $1.38 currently available at bet365.
For the favourite Capitals (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $3.15.
The Over/Under for Canadiens vs Capitals sits at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Canadiens vs Capitals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.10 with bet365 (0.4% edge)
- Line: Capitals -1.5 at $3.15 with bet365
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.87 with bet365 (54% probability)
Stats Insider's Canadiens vs Capitals predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Capitals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Although the Canadiens are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Canadiens vs Capitals: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Montreal vs Washington on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Canadiens vs Capitals: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs Capitals? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is the most likely player to score the first goal in Canadiens vs Capitals.
Ovechkin has a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Capitals star has a 39.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 6.1% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 4.9% probability
- Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 4.8% probability
- Josh Anderson: 4.6% probability
- Sean Monahan: 4.4% probability
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 7.7% probability
- John Carlson: 4.6% probability
- Tom Wilson: 4.6% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 4.5% probability
- Dylan Strome: 4.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 32.7% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 26.7% probability
- Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 24.3% probability
- Alex Newhook: 24.0% probability
- Josh Anderson: 23.8% probability
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 39.0% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 25.6% probability
- John Carlson: 24.3% probability
- Tom Wilson: 24.2% probability
- Dylan Strome: 23.6% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Montreal vs Washington game at Bell Centre.
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Canadiens vs Capitals: Preview
The game between the Canadiens and Capitals at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Sunday 22 October 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Bell Centre
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Montreal vs Washington are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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