NHL: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens 2/4/2012
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The Montreal Canadiens are slight 50.6 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Canadiens are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +5 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 30 shots on goal vs 25 shots for the Capitals. The Canadiens goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90% compared to the Capitals goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 91.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Tomas Vokoun 28, Peter Budaj 22 SHOTS: Alexander Ovechkin 4.2, Max Pacioretty 3.5 GOALS: Alexander Ovechkin 0.47, Max Pacioretty 0.42 PTS: Alexander Ovechkin has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Max Pacioretty has a 21% chance of 1+PTs
'11-12 SEASON: We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record on the Road | 8-16, 33% -802 | Record at Home | 9-17, 35% -850 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Montreal Canadiens | 1-0, 100% 116 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team Under .500 | 13-10, 57% -98 | vs Team .500 or Better | 11-21, 34% -773 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 4-9, 31% -440 | Record As Home Favorite | 5-10, 33% -623 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 24-19, 56% -2911 | After 1 or More Days Off | 16-27, 37% -2203 | Montreal Canadiens |
PAST 30 DAYS: We advise incorporating these trends along with the 2010 Season after the first 6 to 8 weeks. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Pittsburgh Penguins
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record on the Road | 1-6, 14% -484 | Record at Home | 3-4, 43% -78 | Montreal Canadiens |
| VS Montreal Canadiens | 1-0, 100% 116 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team Under .500 | 2-2, 50% -28 | vs Team .500 or Better | 3-5, 38% -110 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-5, 17% -384 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-3, 25% -230 | Montreal Canadiens |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 4-6, 40% -626 | After 1 or More Days Off | 2-7, 22% -634 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS: This game is trending Over
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 15-9, 62% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 10-13, 43% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 5-2, 71% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-2, 50% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 11-32, 26% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 12-30, 29% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 12-8, 60% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 12-12, 50% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 11-13, 46% -698 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 17-9, 65% +763 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-3, 57% +54 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-3, 57% +79
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 10-14, 42% -525 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 15-11, 58% 251 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-3, 57% +7 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-4, 43% -137
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 16-6, 73% + 856 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 8-9, 47% -172 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-1, 75% + 173
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