How to Pick the Capitals vs. Bruins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 31
Published 12:40 pm Monday, December 30, 2024
If you’re searching for best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday at 12:30 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.
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Capitals vs. Bruins Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)
- Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (6 goals) 21 times this season.
- So far this season, 19 games Boston has played finished with over 6 goals.
- The Capitals score 3.67 goals per game, compared to the Bruins’ average of 2.66, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
- The 5.7 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.3 less than the total set for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -140
- The Capitals are 11-5 this season when favored on the moneyline.
- Washington is 8-5 when it has played with moneyline odds of -140 or shorter (61.5% win percentage).
- Based on this game’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 58.3% to win.
Bruins Moneyline: +118
- In Boston’s 11 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has four wins.
- The Bruins have won a single game with moneyline odds of +118 or longer (in six such games).
- Boston’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 45.9% to win this contest.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Boston 2
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 39 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 17.7%.
- Connor McMichael has 30 points (16 goals, 14 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- On 64 shots (for 14 goals) and 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas has contributed 30 points this season.
- As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 14 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 43 goals with 468 saves.
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 is a top scorer for Boston, with 31 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 16 assists in 38 games.
- Elias Lindholm has scored six goals and contributed 13 assists for Boston, giving him a point total of 19.
- Jeremy Swayman has a 13-10-3 record this season, with an .891 save percentage (47th in the league). In 26 games, he has 610 saves, and has conceded 75 goals (2.9 goals against average).
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)
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- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
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