Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction 3-30-24 Picks

In this article we will formulate a Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals betting prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 30th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

• The Bruins recent form and recent player performance 
• The Capitals recent form and recent play performance
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington 
• Recent betting trends in games played between Boston and Washington
• A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Boston and Washington

Bruins Preview

The Boston Bruins are 42-17-15 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Boston tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 31-24 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Boston defeated Florida by a score of 4-3 in the game prior to Tampa Bay, but lost to Philadelphia and the Rangers before that. The Bruins are scoring 3.28 goals per game and they are allowing 2.74 goals against per game, while going 23.4% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 45 goals, 56 assists, and 349 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 23-8-8 this year with a 2.58 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. 

Capitals Preview

The Washington Capitals are 36-27-9 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Washington cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the next three goals in the loss. The Capitals were out shot by a total 48-24 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Washington had won their previous three games against Detroit, Winnipeg, and Carolina. The Capitals are scoring 2.71 goals per game and they are allowing 3.13 goals against per game, while going 20.9% on the power play and 79.2% on the penalty kill. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 25 goals, 35 assists, and 146 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Charlie Lindgren, who is 21-13-5 this season with a 2.74 goals against average and a .911 save percentage. 

Washington Capitals Team Facts

• The Capitals have won each of their last nine Saturday games against the Bruins.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last nine Saturday games against the Bruins.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the Capitals’ last four games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Boston Bruins Team Facts

• The underdogs have won each of the Bruins’ last three games at Capital One Arena.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games at Capital One Arena.
• The underdogs have won the second period in four of the Bruins’ last five games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight games following a road loss.

Bruins vs Capitals Betting Prediction

Washington comes into this matchup battling in the Wild Card race and trying to pass the Flyers for third in the Metro, while Boston has a slim lead for first in the Atlantic. The Capitals have won three of their last four games and they are 20-11-5 at home. The Bruins have lost three of their last four games and they are 19-8-9 on the road. Boston has scored two goals or fewer in their last three losses, but I don’t think this Washington team can hang with them. The Caps allowed five goals to Toronto in their last game and they have allowed at least five goals in three of their last five. Take the Bruins to win this game by at least two goals.