Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction 12-31-24 NHL Picks

The Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Pick.

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins beat the Capitals, split with the Blue Jackets, and they play the Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Islanders next. The Boston Bruins are averaging 2.66 goals per game and are scoring on 13.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Brad Marchand leads Boston with 15 goals, David Pastrnak has 24 assists and Pavel Zacha has 76 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 76 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 75 goals on 663 shots faced, while Joonas Korpisalo has given up 34 goals on 325 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Maple Leafs, lost to the Red Wings, and they play the Wild, Rangers, and Sabres next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.67 goals per game and are scoring 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 17 goals, Dylan Strome has 28 assists and John Carlson has 84 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.64 goals per game and are killing 83 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 48 goals on 469 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 43 goals on 511 shots.

Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Injury Report

The Washington Capitals don’t have any players listed on their injury report. Hampus Lindholm remains week-to-week for the Bruins due to a lower-body injury.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The home team has won seven of the Capitals’ last eight games.
• The Bruins have lost each of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine Tuesday games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the Capitals’ last nine games.
• The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction

The Boston Bruins and the plus money are worth a look just because they usually show up regardless of team or venue. However, the Washington Capitals are as healthy as they’ve been all season and their offense is far more trustworthy. The Bruins have seen 8 of their 14 losses come on the road, and this is a very early start which typically favors the home team. It’s easier to show up in the arena and play well when waking up in your own bed. The price is more than fair. Give me the Capitals at a reasonable price.