Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 12/7/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-128) Canadiens (+106)

The Montreal Canadiens (9-13-3) are hosting the Washington Capitals (17-6-2) at Bell Centre on Saturday. The odds on this game have Washington at -128 and Montreal is priced at +106. The total is set at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals had a rough game after their 2-1 loss to the Sharks their last time on the ice. Washington garnered 18 mins in the box in this contest. Additionally, they had 3 power play attempts but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Capitals didn't have a great showing offensively in this defeat. For the game, they tallied a score on 1 of the 28 shots they attempted.

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In the matter of their scoring, the Washington Capitals have tallied 102 goals (1st in the NHL) for the year and have surrendered 71. For the current season, they have earned 36 points and their points percentage is .720. Washington has accounted for 78 power play opportunities and they have scored 17 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 21.79%. While at even strength, the Capitals have allowed 57 goals while scoring 85 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has taken 722 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 14.1%. The Capitals have seen 701 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .899. Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 82 power play opportunities (10th in pro hockey) and have come away with 14 goals in those chances.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has participated in 122 games during his NHL career. He has earned an overall record of 60-44-12 and he has started in 114 games. The opposition has been able to score 325 goals against Lindgren in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.11. Lindgren has had 3,491 shot attempts against him and he has 3,166 total saves. His save percentage is at .907 during his 6,261 minutes guarding the cage. During his career on the ice, Lindgren has accumulated 67 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .588.

In their last game, Montreal faced off against the Islanders in a game where the Canadiens earned a win by a tally of 2-1. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup and earned 1 out of those opportunities. The Canadiens earned 2 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they pursued.

On the year, the Montreal Canadiens have 70 goals, 21 points, and a points percentage of .420. They have permitted 93 goals to be scored by way of 78 goals at even strength and 15 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens have accumulated 53 goals at even strength and 17 goals (13th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have earned 79 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 21.52%. Montreal has put up 602 shots (32nd in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 11.63%, while allowing their opponents 744 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.56% on the other teams 86 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.5%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Sam Montembeault in the crease. Montembeault has a lifetime record of 56-70-23 and has been in net for 163 games. Montembeault's quality start percentage is 53.4% and he has 78 quality starts in his professional career. He has a tally of 4,409 saves out of 4,909 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .898. His opposition is averaging 3.73 goals per game and he has relinquished 500 goals altogether. He has started in 146 games and has played for a total of 8,038 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Montreal (+106)

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