Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Washington Capitals (22-20-7) will be facing off against the Boston Bruins (32-10-9) in an away game. The Capitals recently suffered a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Florida Panthers on Thursday, while the Bruins secured a 4-0 victory against the Vancouver Canucks on the same day. According to betting odds, Boston has been established as the favorite with an opening line of -270, and this line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Capitals +230 | Bruins -270

Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-115) | Bruins -1.5 (-105)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 73%.

Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals have been struggling recently, with a six-game losing streak and a 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on the road. Their first game after the All-Star break did not go well either, as they lost 5-2 to Montreal at home. In the game against the Panthers, the Capitals had a 1-0 lead after the first period and were up 2-1 before allowing three unanswered goals. Offensively, the Capitals have been struggling all season, averaging only 2.37 goals per game, which ranks them 30th in the league. They also have a low average of 27.56 shots per game, placing them at 29th. On the road, they have a record of 9-12-3, with a -26 goal differential. Defensively, Washington is allowing an average of 3.08 goals per game and has a team save percentage of .900. In terms of their overall performance, the Capitals are ranked 22nd with a power ranking of 29. They rank 30th in offense, scoring an average of 2.44 goals per game, and 20th in defense, allowing an average of 3.15 goals to be scored against them per game. Their current season record stands at 22-20-7.