How to Pick the Capitals vs. Bruins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 31
Published 12:46 pm Monday, December 30, 2024
Tuesday’s NHL slate features a game between the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 12:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the piece below.
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Capitals vs. Bruins Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)
- Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (5.5 goals) 21 times this season.
- This season, 19 of Boston’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
- These two teams combine for 6.3 goals per game, 0.8300000000000001 more than the total for this contest.
- These two teams are allowing a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -140
- The Capitals are 11-5 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- Washington is 8-5 (winning 61.5% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -140 or shorter.
- The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 58.3% chance to win.
Bruins Moneyline: +118
- In 11 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Boston has secured the upset four times.
- When the Bruins’ moneyline odds are +118 or longer, they have won a single game out of six opportunities.
- Boston’s implied probability to win is 45.9% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Boston 2
Capitals Points Leaders
- One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 39 points in 36 games.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a top contributor for Washington through 36 games.
- Connor McMichael has contributed 30 points for Washington in 36 games this season, scoring on 17% of his shots and recording 16 goals and 14 assists.
- Logan Thompson (14-2-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .916 for Washington.
Bruins Points Leaders
- David Pastrnak is an important part of the offense for Boston, with 37 points this season. He has recorded 13 goals and 24 assists in 38 games.
- Brad Marchand’s 31 points this season, including 15 goals and 16 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Boston.
- Elias Lindholm has six goals and 13 assists for Washington.
- Boston’s Jeremy Swayman is 13-10-3 this season, amassing 610 saves and allowing 75 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .891 save percentage (47th in the league).
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Bruins | L 4-1 | Away | +118 |
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Away | -125 |
| 12/29/2024 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Away | -143 |
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | – | Home | -140 |
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | – | Home | – |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | – | Home | – |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | – | Away | – |
Bruins’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Capitals | W 4-1 | Home | -139 |
| 12/27/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 6-2 | Away | -154 |
| 12/28/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 4-0 | Home | -208 |
| 12/31/2024 | Capitals | – | Away | +118 |
| 1/2/2025 | Rangers | – | Away | – |
| 1/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | – | Away | – |
| 1/5/2025 | Islanders | – | Home | – |
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Washington vs. Boston Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Time: 12:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
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