The Washington Capitals will attempt to conclude their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 on Wednesday. The Capitals secured the first two games at home and won the crucial Game 4 on Sunday with a score of 5-2, leading the series 3-1. The upcoming match is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Washington is favored at -179 in the money line with Montreal as +152 underdogs, and the total goals over/under is set at 6. Before placing your bets, check out the predictions from SportsLine’s analytical model.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Canadiens

• Capitals Money Line (-179)
  Washington dominated in home games thus far in the series and seems to be in control after its latest win.

• Nick Suzuki Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (-188)
  Once a prominent player in the series, Suzuki has only averaged 1.58 shots in predictions.

• Alex Ovechkin Under 3.5 Shots on Goal (+100)
  A significant figure in this playoff season, Ovechkin has also exhibited a balance of offense, averaging only slightly above his expected output against the Canadiens.