Moneyline • Montréal Canadiens

Selection: Montréal Canadiens +100 — a high-variance moneyline bet that rewards an outright upset; this is a 4-unit speculative play that rests on variance and matchup quirks. From a matchup standpoint, the rationale is simple: if Montreal can limit time in their defensive zone, convert on limited opportunities, and avoid extended penalty trouble, the odds on a single-game upset justify the stake. The +100 price reflects market expectation that Washington will control possession and tempo, so any deviation from that projected flow — early saves, special teams advantage, or momentum shifts — increases the Canadiens’ chances to win outright.