Bruins vs. Capitals: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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