Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 2/10/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-196) Canadiens (+162)

The Montreal Canadiens (8-30-7) are hosting the Washington Capitals (25-14-9) at Bell Centre on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Capitals at -196 and the Canadiens are priced at +162. The betting total is set at 6.

The Washington Capitals will need a bounce back game after taking a 5-4 defeat to the Blue Jackets in their last outing. The Capitals had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in this loss. In the game, they scored on 4 out of the 33 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 4 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. Washington amassed 8 penalty minutes for this matchup.

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The Capitals have had 1,374 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .903. When at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 105 goals while getting 132 themselves. Washington Capitals opponents have earned 127 power play tries (21st in hockey) and have racked up 28 goals in those chances. For the current season, the have a total of 59 points and their points percentage sits at .615. Washington has tried 1,514 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.2%. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 154 goals (8th in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have surrendered 133. Washington comes into the game with 141 power play chances and they have scored 22 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 15.60%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Ilya Samsonov. The opposition has notched 173 goals against Samsonov in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.71. Samsonov has participated in 70 contests over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently is .906 for his 3,832 minutes on the ice. He has compiled an overall mark of 43-16-6 and he has gotten the start in 61 games. For his career, Samsonov is sitting with 27 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .443. Samsonov has seen 1,839 shots against him and has recorded 1,666 total saves.

In their last contest, Montreal faced the Devils in a matchup where the Canadiens took the defeat by a score of 7-1. They had 3 power play chances in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Canadiens scored 1 goal out of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking.

Over the course of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have tallied 99 goals, 23 points, in addition to a points percentage of .256. They have permitted 179 goals to be scored by way of 138 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens have tallied 81 goals at even strength and 18 goals (29th in the league) while on the power play. They have earned 132 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 13.64%. Montreal has attempted 1,309 shots (26th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 7.56%, while allowing the other team 1,560 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 73.03% on their opponents 152 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.5%.

Across the rink you will find Sam Montembeault protecting the net. Montembeault has a lifetime mark of 11-16-7 and has played in 44 contests. Montembeault's quality start percentage comes in at 34.4% and he has 11 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He is sitting with 1,067 stops out of 1,197 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .891. His opponents are averaging 3.57 goals per game and he has yielded 130 goals in total. He has started in 32 games and has racked up 2,184 minutes.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Montreal (+162) and under 5.5 goals

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