Monday will feature an NHL contest between the road favorite Boston Bruins (47-18-15, -162 on the moneyline to win) and the Washington Capitals (38-31-11, +136 moneyline odds) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NESN, and MNMT.
The Bruins-Capitals matchup can be watched on ESPN+, NESN, and MNMT, so tune in to catch the action.
Bruins vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
- When: Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, NESN, and MNMT
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV Channel: ESPN+, NESN, and MNMT
- Favorite: Bruins (-162)
- Underdog: Capitals (+136)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Bruins and Capitals Betting Trends
- Boston and its opponent have posted more than 5.5 goals in 38 of 79 games this season.
- Washington has played 42 games this season with more than 5.5 goals.
- The teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these two teams average 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this game’souting’s over/under.
- The Bruins have been favored on the moneyline 65 times this season, and have gone 38-27 in those games.
- The Capitals have been an underdog in 61 games this season, and won 24 (39.3%).
Bruins Stats & Insights
- The Bruins offense’s 262 total goals (3.3 per game) rank 12th in the league.
- The Bruins are ranked fifth in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having allowed 216 total goals (2.7 per game).
- With a +46 goal differential, they’re ranked eighth-best in the NHL.
- The Bruins connect on 11.2% of their shots, ranking fifth in the NHL.
- The Bruins have earned five shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 23.6 hits and 16 blocked shots per game.
- In the last 10 contests, the Bruins have gone 6-4-0 (80.0% of possible points).
- They have averaged 2.8 goals per game (28 total) over that span.
- On the defensive end, the Bruins have allowed 2.4 goals per game (24 total) over those 10 outings.
Capitals Stats & Insights
- The Capitals have scored 212 goals this season (2.6 per game) to rank 28th in the NHL.
- The Capitals have allowed 3.1 goals per game, 251 total, which ranks 17th among league teams.
- They have a -39 goal differential, which ranks 27th in the league.
- The Capitals are shooting 10% (17th in the league).
- The Capitals have shut out their opponent six times this season.
- In the past 10 games, the Capitals have gone 3-5-2 (55.0% of possible points).
- They have averaged 2.2 goals per game (22 total) during that time.
- On the defensive end, the Capitals have given up 3.1 goals per game (31 total) in those 10 outings.
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- David Pastrnak is one of Boston’s top contributors with 109 points. He has 47 goals and 62 assists this season.
- Brad Marchand has 67 points (0.8 per game), scoring 29 goals and adding 38 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman (25-9-8) has a 2.6 goals against average and a .915 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
- David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
- Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Charlie Coyle Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Charlie Coyle Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
Capitals Key Players to Watch
- Dylan Strome’s 27 goals and 39 assists in 80 contests give him 66 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 64 total points (0.8 per game), with 30 goals and 34 assists.
- Charlie Lindgren has a .909 save percentage (23rd in the league), with 1261 total saves, while allowing 126 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has compiled a 23-16-7 record between the posts for Washington this season.
Capitals Player Props
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200)
- Alexander Ovechkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130)
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
- Dylan Strome Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130)
Bruins vs. Capitals Injuries
- Bruins: Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Derek Forbort: Undisclosed (Out), Justin Brazeau: Upper Body (Out), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)
- Capitals: Nick Jensen: Undisclosed (Questionable), Rasmus Sandin: Upper Body (Questionable), Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out), Ethan Bear: Personal (Out)
Bruins vs. Capitals Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Capitals (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Bruins 4 – Capitals 3
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