In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 1st at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 30-35-9 this year after they lost to Detroit by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Boston cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the second period, but they couldn’t find any more offense in the game for the loss. The Bruins were outshot by a total of 22-21, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Boston got their lone goal from Geekie, while Swayman stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bruins lost to the Ducks by a score of 6-2 and the Kings by a score of 7-2. Boston has lost eight games in a row, and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 69 points. Boston has scored 2.61 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.28 goals against per game, while also going 15.1% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 35 goals, 51 assists, and 297 shots on goal, while Pavel Zacha has added 14 goals, 30 assists, and 121 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 20-26-6 with a 3.10 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 47-17-9 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 8-5 in their last game. Washington trailed 6-3 in the third, but they did cut the deficit to 6-5 before allowing the last two goals in the game in the loss. The Capitals outshot Buffalo by a total of 29-23, won 47.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Dubois, Ovechkin, Protas, and Chychrun (2), while Thompson stopped 15 out of 22 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Capitals lost to the Wild by a score of 4-2 and the Jets by a score of 3-2. Washington has lost three games in a row, and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 103 points. Washington has scored 3.63 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.64 goals against per game, while also going 21.8% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 23 goals, 47 assists, and 128 shots on goal, while Aliaksei Protas has added 30 goals, 35 assists, and 136 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren is 16-12-3 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Why the Bruins will beat the Capitals
- The Capitals have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The home team has won each of the Bruins’ last five games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last five night games at TD Garden.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last six games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between the Capitals and Bruins have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Capitals’ last 13 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in eight of the Bruins’ last nine night games against opponents on a losing streak.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Zacha has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Morgan Geekie has scored the last goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games as underdogs.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in 17 of the Bruins’ last 18 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of the Bruins’ last five games as underdogs.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in four of the Capitals’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Rasmus Sandin has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Aliaksei Protas has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
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Bruins vs Capitals Prediction
Washington comes into this matchup as a pretty big road favorite, but they have lost three games in a row, and they have allowed 12 goals in their last two games. The Capitals are 23-9-3 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 19-12-6 at home. Boston is trying to snap an eight-game losing streak, and they have scored two goals or fewer in six straight games. I know these two teams are at opposite ends of the standings, but neither team is playing well, and Boston does play their best at home. Take the Bruins with the plus money here.