Washington Capitals (23-8-2) vs. Boston Bruins (18-13-4)
December 23, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Bruins -130 / Washington Capitals +110; Over/Under: +6.5
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The Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins meet Monday in NHL action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Pick.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Hurricanes and Kings, and they play the Maple Leafs, Red Wings, and Wild next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.76 goals per game and are scoring 21.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McMichael leads Washington with 16 goals, Dylan Strome has 27 assists and John Carlson has 81 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.58 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 41 goals on 421 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 41 goals on 474 shots.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins beat the Sabres, lost to the Oilers, and they play the Blue Jackets, Capitals, and Rangers next. The Boston Bruins are averaging 2.6 goals per game and are scoring on 13.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Brad Marchand leads Boston with 14 goals, David Pastrnak has 23 assists and Pavel Zacha has 74 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 77.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 74 goals on 654 shots faced, while Joonas Korpisalo has given up 28 goals on 292 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bruins have lost each of their last six Monday games as favorites.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games at TD Garden following a home win.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Elias Lindholm has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Capitals.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last nine games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Mason Lohrei has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances with the Bruins as favorites.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in 12 of his last 13 appearances on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (13.22%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.60).
- The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.76).
- The Washington Capitals are one of only two teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Boston Bruins are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home. However, the Capitals are playing too well this season to turn down the underdog role. Also, the Caps are 12-4 on the road this season. Moreover, the Capitals have won 2 of the last 3 games against the Bruins, and both of those wins were shutouts. The value is with the Capitals and the more favorable price given that they’re road warriors.
