Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 4/23/2025 7:00 PM EDT

We have your Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Washington Capitals hit the road to face the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Capitals -196, Canadiens +162 (Bet Now)
Best Spread Odds: Capitals -1.5 (+140), Canadiens +1.5 (-165) (Bet Now)
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-110), Under 5.5 (-110) (Bet Now)

Game Info

Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EDT
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: ESPN

Montreal Canadiens @ Washington Capitals Preview

The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens face off in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. The Capitals are coming off a strong Game 1 performance, where their defensive structure and goaltending proved to be the difference. Montreal, on the other hand, struggled to capitalize on their power-play opportunities, going 1-for-20 in their last nine games, a trend that could be pivotal in this series. The Capitals are favored at home, where they have been dominant throughout the season, while the Canadiens will need to find a way to break through Washington's defense to even the series.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last 12 meetings, the Capitals have an 8-4 record against the Canadiens. Montreal has struggled on the road in Washington, going 2-5 in their last seven games at Capital One Arena. Additionally, the total has gone UNDER in six of their last eight matchups, indicating a trend toward lower-scoring games when these teams meet.

Pick: Capitals Moneyline (-196)

The Capitals have been consistent at home and have dominated the Canadiens in recent matchups. With their strong defensive play and Montreal's struggles on the power play, Washington is the safer pick to win outright. While the moneyline odds are steep, the Capitals' home-ice advantage and playoff experience make them the logical choice.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Alex Ovechkin Over 0.5 Goals (+120)

Ovechkin remains a key offensive weapon for the Capitals, especially in the playoffs. He has a history of stepping up in big games and has scored in three of his last five games against Montreal. With the Canadiens' penalty kill struggling, Ovechkin's power-play presence makes this a strong value pick.

2. Nick Suzuki Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-110)

Suzuki has been one of Montreal's most consistent offensive contributors. He has hit this line in four of his last six games and will likely be relied upon heavily as the Canadiens look to generate offense against a tough Capitals defense.

3. Darcy Kuemper Over 27.5 Saves (-115)

Kuemper has been solid in net for the Capitals, and with Montreal expected to push the pace to even the series, he should see plenty of action. Kuemper has surpassed this line in three of his last four starts, making it a solid prop to consider.

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