Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/20

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The NHL regular season is underway, and fans are excited to see the Washington Capitals take on the Montreal Canadiens. The game will be at the Bell Centre on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Washington Capitals, led by head coach Spencer Carbery, enter with a 10-8-2 record. They sit fifth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens, coached by Martin St. Louis, have a 10-7-3 record. They are third in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Both teams aim to improve their standings early in the season.

Capitals vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -123, Washington Capitals MoneyLine +102

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have had a mixed performance in recent games. They secured a 7-4 victory against the Edmonton Oilers with Tom Wilson netting two goals. However, they faced a narrow 3-2 defeat against the New Jersey Devils.

Tom Wilson has been a standout player for the Capitals, with 11 goals and 54 hits over 20 games. John Carlson also contributes with 13 assists and 27 blocks. Alex Ovechkin, known for his scoring ability, has 7 goals and 36 hits.

In goal, Logan Thompson has been the primary choice, with 8 wins in 14 games. Charlie Lindgren has been the backup, with 2 wins in 6 games. The Capitals’ defense is supported by 287 blocks this season, showing their commitment to protecting the net.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have struggled in their recent games. They lost their last four games, including a close 4-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Their only recent win came against the Utah Mammoth with a 6-2 score.

In the current season, the Canadiens have scored 63 goals, placing them 8th in the league. Their assists total 108, ranking them 9th. They have 479 shots on goal, which is 28th in the league, showing room for improvement in shot attempts.

Nick Suzuki is a key player for the Canadiens with 21 points in 19 games. Cole Caufield also stands out with 13 goals and 20 points. In the net, Sam Montembeault has played 11 games with 223 saves but has no shutouts yet this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the recommendation is to go with the Montreal Canadiens at -123. The Canadiens are favored, and their stats show strong offensive capabilities with 63 goals and 108 assists. The projected score is Montreal 4, Washington 3, which aligns with Montreal’s better overall performance this season.

For the over/under pick, the recommendation is to take the over at 6.0 (-114). Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Montreal having 63 goals and Washington 60 goals this season. The projected total score is 7, suggesting that the game will likely exceed the set line of 6.0 goals.