Washington vs Montreal Prediction: the Capitals Deserve Their Status of Favorites

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Washington vs Montreal, which will take place on January 11th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington

Washington has earned points in their last five games, but not all of them ended with victories. In three games against Boston, the Rangers and Vancouver, Spencer Carbery's team was stronger, with scores of 3:1, 7:4 and 2:1 (OT). However, the still failed the games against Minnesota and Buffalo, with scores of 3:4 (B) each time. So, the Capitals top the Eastern Conference standings with 58 points, two points ahead of second Toronto.

Montreal

Martin St. Louis found the perfect balance between offense and defense, and Montreal's style has finally grown diverse. In the last ten games, the Canadiens have gained 16 points out of a possible 20, with six wins and two victories outside of regulation time. This has helped them move up to 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a total of 41 points. They're just three points away from the cup places.

H2H Matches

Montreal isn't the most convenient opponent for Washington. In the last five head-to-head meetings, the Capitals have won three and Montreal has won two.

Stats Betting

• In three of the last four matches involving the Washington Capitals, the score was tied at the end of regulation time. On the 1xbet website, the odds for this are 4.655.
• Montreal Canadiens have scored more than two goals in eight of the last ten matches. On the 1xbet website, the odds for this are 2.10.
• Washington Capitals have conceded more than 2 pucks to Montreal Canadiens in 12 of the last 19 matches. You can bet on this option on the site of the bookie 1xbet for odds of 2.134.
• Montreal Canadiens have not lost in regulation time in 8 of the last 10 matches. On the 1xbet website, the odds for this are 2.078.
• he Capitals have won in regulation time in 5 of their last 7 home matches, and you can bet on this option on the 1xbet website with odds of 1.802.
• The Capitals have conceded 2 or less pucks in 6 of their last 8 home games.

Bookmakers' Offers

Analysts at 1xbet think the Capitals will be stronger in the upcoming NHL meeting. You can bet on them winning in regulation time (including overtime and shootout) at odds of 1.50, and in regulation time at odds of 1.8002. You can choose Montreal's victory (taking into account OT and BUL) for 2.078, and on them winning in three periods for 3.825.

The pros of the bookie's campaign set the total at 5.5 pucks, leaning towards the overall total over. They're offering a 1.689 coefficient for the total over (5.5) and a 2.279 coefficient for the total under.

Expert Betting Tips

Even though Montreal is in a great position, Washington won't be able to make a comeback. The Capitals have won 14 out of 21 games at home, while the Canadiens have won eight out of 20 away matches. We suggest simply sticking with the first team' victory.