Bruins vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds: Back Boston on the Road
The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals are set to face-off on Monday night in what's a relatively light NHL slate.
The Capitals look to end a three game skid, having lost two of their last three games in overtime or a shootout. Meanwhile, the Bruins are still playing catch up with the rest of the Eastern Conference, only having played 31 games. They took down the Lightning 5-2 their last time out.
This will be the first of two meetings between these teams this month. Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's game.
Bruins vs. Capitals Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Bruins -105
- Capitals -115
Puck line:
- Bruins +1.5 (-250)
- Capitals -1.5 (+200)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -115/Under -105)
Bruins vs. Capitals Betting Trends
- The OVER is 4-1 in the Bruins' last five games.
- Bruins are 4-1 in their last five games.
- Bruins are 4-1 in their last five games vs. Capitals.
- The OVER is 12-6 in the Capitals' last 18 games.
- The OVER is 9-2 in the Capitals' last 11 home games.
Bruins vs. Capitals Prediction and Pick
The Washington Capitals went on a run in the month of December, but their recent losing streak is a bad sign and some underlying statistics show that this could be an ongoing issue. They're one of the few teams in the NHL who have a winning record while averaging more high danger scoring chances against, than high danger scoring chances for. They average 10.83 against and 10.31 for.
Meanwhile, the Bruins are the top defensive team in the NHL, allowing an average of just 8.94 high danger scoring chances against per game. Zach Fucale will be getting the start between the pipes for the Capitals, and while he's looked strong in his first two career starts, every young goalie will hit a rough stretch in their first handful of starts in the NHL.
I'm comfortable backing the Bruins as slight underdogs tonight.
Pick: Bruins -105
Iain's NHL betting record this season: 40-41 (-0.58 units)