Montreal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13

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The Montreal Canadiens visit the Washington Capitals for an NHL regular season game. The game takes place at Capital One Arena. It is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

The Canadiens have a record of 26-14-6 this season. They are ranked third in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Capitals have a record of 23-17-6 and are fourth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Both teams aim to improve their standings in the conference.

Canadiens vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine +138, Washington Capitals MoneyLine -166

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks, with Alexandre Carrier scoring twice. Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky both contributed significantly with assists.

In their game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Canadiens faced a tough time, losing 0-4. Despite the loss, they managed 27 shots on goal. The team also recorded 27 hits, showing physical play.

Juraj Slafkovsky has been a key player for the Canadiens, with consistent contributions in recent games. He has scored 17 goals and made 21 assists this season. Lane Hutson has also been effective with 8 goals and 37 assists.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have had mixed results in their recent games. They recently lost to the Nashville Predators by a score of 3-2. In that game, Alex Ovechkin and Ethen Frank each scored a goal.

In their win against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Capitals scored five goals. Connor McMichael contributed with a goal and an assist. They had 24 shots on goal, matching the Blackhawks’ total.

Alex Ovechkin remains a key player for the Capitals. He has recorded 20 goals and 20 assists this season. John Carlson also stands out with 26 assists and strong defensive play.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -166. The Capitals have a strong skater and goaltending stats, ranking higher in goals against and saves. The projected score is Washington 4, Montreal 3, making Washington the recommended pick to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -116. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Montreal ranking 6th in goals and Washington 4th. Given the projected score of 4-3, taking the over is the recommended pick.