"Montreal and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 34 of 58 games this season. Washington has played 25 games this season that finished with over 6.5 total goals. The two teams average 6.6 goals per contest combined, 0.1 more than this game's total. Combined, these two teams allow 6.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this outing's over/under."
"The Canadiens have won 53.8% of their games when they've been a moneyline favorite this season (14-12). Montreal is 4-2 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -156 or shorter. This season the Capitals have six wins in the 18 games in which they've been an underdog. Washington is 2-2 when it is the underdog by +130 or longer on the moneyline."
The Montreal Canadiens host the Washington Capitals on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre. The matchup features Montreal as moneyline favorites at -156 with a predicted final score of Washington 4, Montreal 3. The recommended under/over bet is Under 6.5 goals, with computer projections showing 6.4 combined goals. Montreal and Washington have exceeded 6.5 goals in 34 of 58 combined games this season. Both teams average 6.6 goals per contest combined, while defensively allowing 6.1 goals per game. The game airs on ESPN+.
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