In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 73 points this season with a 34-22-5 record, and are 39-22 ATS and 34-26 in over/under. They have a 23-8-1 home record and a 11-14-4 road record and are sitting 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 6-3 road loss to the Predators, and their previous three games were a 2-1 home win over the Penguins, a 3-1 road loss to the Flyers, and a 4-2 home win over the Blue Jackets.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring 25.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.13 goals per game and are killing 77.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 72 points and 50 assists, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 34. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 23-13-3 record, with 2.85 GAA and .905 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 11-9-2 record, with 3.20 GAA and .893 SV%.
Washington Capitals Preview
The Capitals have 69 points this season with a 31-25-7 record, and are 32-31 ATS and 29-32 in over/under. They have a 19-11-3 home record and a 12-14-4 road record and are sitting 5th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-2 home loss to the Mammoth, and their previous three games were a 6-2 road loss to the Canadiens, a 3-2 home win over the Golden Knights, and a 3-1 home win over the Flyers.
Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.14 goals per game and are scoring 16.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.92 goals per game and are killing 78.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 50 points and 24 goals, while John Carlson leads the team in assists with 36. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 21-17-4 record, with 2.42 GAA and .913 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 8-7-3 record, with 3.41 GAA and .881 SV%.
Washington Capitals @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: March 7, 2026
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The home team has won each of the Bruins’ last 12 games.
- The Capitals have lost each of their last five day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last eight Saturday games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have lost four of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 Saturday games against the Bruins.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Capitals have won the second period in four of their last five games against the Bruins when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last seven Saturday games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last nine games following a home loss.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Elias Lindholm has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Capitals.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Bruins’ last nine games as home favorites.
- Morgan Geekie ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (24.5%) this season.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Strome has scored a goal in three of the Capitals’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against the Bruins.
- Hendrix Lapierre has recorded four hits against the Bruins this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.56%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.13%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.40%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 7th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.21).
Capitals vs Bruins Prediction
The Bruins won their previous meeting against the Capitals this season by 3-1 on the road, but both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Capitals vs Bruins Prediction, the Bruins are coming as -123 home favorites. The Bruins have been the better team this season and are tied with the Hurricanes for the most home wins in hockey, while the Capitals have been significantly weaker on the road. The Bruins are 2-4 in their last 6 games, while the Capitals are 6-3 in their last 9 but 1-4 in their last 5 on the road. The Bruins have won 11 straight games at home ice, so I expect them to get the job done in this matchup. Take the Bruins on the m moneyline in this one.