Today in the NHL there will be a match between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens. Both teams have not shown consistent play in their recent matches. However, the Washington Capitals look more promising. Their goals scored in the last match indicate a good performance in the offensive end. Additionally, the Montreal Canadiens tend to lose more often on the road, giving Washington an additional advantage. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect a victory for the Washington Capitals in regulation time of the match.
This season in the game between Lindgren and Allen, both teams are experiencing problems in their attacking play. They are struggling with converting goal-scoring opportunities into goals, which can be seen in the number of missed chances and a low goal-scoring record. This situation might impact the outcome of the match and result in a low-scoring game. This explains the prediction for Under Total (Under). Both teams are facing difficulties in creating effective attacking plays, so the chances of multiple goal-scoring interactions are low. Considering the aforementioned facts, it seems reasonable to expect a low-scoring match. Both teams will be actively fighting for victory, but their struggles in converting chances into goals might lead to a limited number of goals. Therefore, a bet on Under Total (Under) appears to be a reasonable choice. However, it's worth noting that football can bring unexpected surprises, and even though there are grounds to anticipate a low-scoring game, there is no guarantee that the game will unfold exactly as expected.
The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens are currently not playing their best game, especially Washington. They are losing by large margins and it's difficult for them to compete for a playoff spot. Their defense is struggling, and their star player Alex Ovechkin is also not in his best form. On the other hand, Montreal doesn't have high expectations for this season due to multiple injured players. They are playing without pressure but still managing to score goals. In the upcoming match, I believe that both teams will score more than 5.5 goals. Ovechkin from Washington will most likely score a goal, and Montreal will be a suitable opponent for that. Therefore, my prediction for the match is a total of over 5.5 goals, with odds of 1.9.