Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 10/21/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-133) Canadiens (+105)

Bell Centre is the site where the Montreal Canadiens (1-1-1) will go up against the Washington Capitals (1-2-0) on Saturday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Capitals at -133 and the Canadiens are at +105. The total is 6.

The Washington Capitals had a rough game after their 6-1 defeat to the Senators their last time on the ice. The Capitals had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. For the matchup, they scored on 1 out of the 24 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 2 chances on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. Washington accumulated 19 minutes in the box in this game.

When at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 8 goals while scoring 3 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington Capitals opponents have 13 power play opportunities (26th in professional hockey) and have a total of 4 goals in those attempts. When talking about their scoring, the Washington Capitals have earned 3 goals (32nd in the NHL) on the year and have given up 12. Washington has tried 66 shots and has a shooting percentage of 4.6%. For the season, they have racked up 2 points and their points percentage is sitting at .333. The Capitals thus far have had 104 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .885. Washington has accounted for 8 power play opportunities and they have scored 0 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 0.00%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have been able to score 860 goals versus Kuemper in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.55. Kuemper has been involved in 358 games during his pro hockey career. He has a save percentage of .916 during his 20,208 mins between the pipes. He has amassed an overall record of 166-122-43 and he was named the starter in 340 games. For his professional hockey career, Kuemper has accounted for 188 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .553. Kuemper has had 10,227 shots against him and he has 9,367 saves.

In their last contest, Montreal played the Wild in a matchup where the Canadiens went home in defeat by a mark of 5-2. They had 5 opportunities on the power play in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Canadiens scored 2 goals of the 29 shots on goal they attempted.

This season, the Montreal Canadiens have accumulated 10 goals, 3 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500. They have permitted 12 goals to be scored by of a combination of 7 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens are sitting with 9 goals at even strength and 1 goal (27th in hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 11 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 9.09%. Montreal has put up 89 shots (25th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.24%, while allowing the other team 107 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 73.68% on the other teams 19 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 88.8%.

Across the rink you are going to see Sam Montembeault in goal. He has recorded 2,841 stops out of the 3,172 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .896. Montembeault has accumulated a career mark of 34-46-12 and has been in goal for 105 games. He has made the start in 90 games and has played 5,687 minutes. Montembeault's quality start percentage comes out to 45.6% and he has earned 41 quality starts in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 3.49 goals per game and he has conceded 331 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (-133)

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