Canadiens vs. Capitals NHL Playoffs Predictions (Wednesday)
The NHL playoffs continue tonight, and we have three games to dive into from a sports betting perspective. Below, I'll list the odds, break down each game and finish with my favorite bets on the ice. Here are my top NHL bets tonight for Canadiens vs. Capitals.
Wednesday's NHL Best Bets: Canadiens vs. Capitals
(Odds courtesy of bet365)
Canadiens vs. Capitals
The Capitals (3-1) bounced back with a 5-2 win in Game 4, which means they'll return home looking to close out the Canadiens (1-3) this evening. Game 5 gets underway at 7:00 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
I'm taking a flier on the plus-money payout that comes with Washington to win by two or more goals tonight. I expect this physical, veteran team to come out and bury the young, up-and-coming Habs on their home ice, punching their ticket to a second-round matchup with the Hurricanes.
The biggest issue I have with Montreal is that they'll likely be without goaltender Sam Montembeault (lower-body injury) in net. This defense was already shaky entering the series, as they closed out the regular season ranked 23rd in GAA (3.01).
Now you throw a backup netminder in the crease in a hostile road environment, and I don't see how this high-octane Capitals offense, which is averaging 3.5 goals per game this series, doesn't light up the scoreboard. Give me Washington -1.5.
Bet: Capitals -1.5 (+130)
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