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Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
The Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bell Centre.
Oddsmakers opened the Canadiens as -102-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
In their last action, Montreal was a 5-2 loser at home against the Wild. Bettors on Minnesota at -138 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Washington was a 6-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Senators. They lost as +155 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 1-2-0 SU
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Washington is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 19 games
Montreal:
Team record: 1-1-1 SU
Montreal is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games
Next up:
Washington home to Toronto Tuesday, October 24
Montreal at Buffalo Monday, October 23