Capitals vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - October 21, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Bell Centre on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Saturday's Capitals vs. Canadiens game, as well as the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Capitals vs. Canadiens

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Capitals-Canadiens NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 52% chance of beating the Canadiens.

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Capitals vs. Canadiens Odds

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

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-230), Capitals -1.5 (+220)
• Moneyline: Canadiens +104, Capitals -110
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-112)

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

The Canadiens are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Capitals, with -230 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +220.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +104, which means you can bet $100 to profit $104, earning a total payout of $204, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -112.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Capitals vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 @ +220 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Capitals @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -112 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

Although the Canadiens are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Capitals vs. Canadiens Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Capitals vs. Canadiens game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Capitals star is a 39.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.7% probability
• Tom Wilson: 4.3% probability
• John Carlson: 3.9% probability
• Dylan Strome: 3.9% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.6% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.0% probability
• Alex Newhook: 4.7% probability
• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 4.5% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 39.2% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 25.9% probability
• Tom Wilson: 23.3% probability
• John Carlson: 22.6% probability
• Dylan Strome: 21.7% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 32.1% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 26.3% probability
• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 24.8% probability
• Alex Newhook: 24.8% probability
• Josh Anderson: 22.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Capitals vs. Canadiens on Saturday October 21, 2023.

Capitals vs. Canadiens Preview

Saturday's matchup between the Canadiens and Capitals at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Saturday October 21, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

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