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Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (23-8-2) visit the Boston Bruins (18-13-4) on Monday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Capitals vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Capitals won 2-1 last season

The Capitals have won back-to-back games after beating the LA Kings 3-1 on Sunday and covering as -159 home favorites. Three Capitals players scored while 6 players had an assist.

The Bruins have won 3 of their last 4 games after beating the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday and covering as -184 home favorites. Three Bruins players had a goal while RW David Pastrnak added 2 assists.

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Capitals at Bruins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated Monday at 1:02 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Capitals +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Bruins -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-250) | Bruins -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Capitals at Bruins projected goalies

Logan Thompson (13-2-2, 2.40 GAA, .914 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (11-10-3, 3.13 GAA, .887 SV%, 1 SO)

Thompson has had a successful season thus far. He ranks ninth in wins and eighth in GAA and SV%. He has won 3 of his last 4 games and has allowed 2 or fewer games in 10 of his last 13 games.

Swayman has faced struggles this season with both his GAA and SV% ranking 47th in the league. He has won 5 of his last 7 games while allowing 3 or more goals in 5 of his last 7 outings.

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Capitals at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET CAPITALS (+110).

Washington has won back-to-back games and 7 of its last 10, including 4 of its last 6 road games. It has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 9 games while scoring 3 or more in 5 of its last 8 contests.

Bostons has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 of its last 8 games while scoring 2 or fewer goals in 3 of its last 6 contests.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Capitals to win outright.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-105).

The Capitals have allowed 2 goals or fewer in 7 of their last 9 games and have hit the Under in 9 consecutive games. Bostons has hit the Under in back-to-back games while scoring 2 or fewer goals in 3 of their last 6 outings.

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Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Capitals (22-9-9) visit the Boston Bruins (22-12-2) Thursday. Puck drop at TD Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Capitals vs. Bruins odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Capitals have had a rough January with just two wins in seven outings. They picked up a 4-3 overtime win at home over the Winnipeg Jets last time out Tuesday as LW Alex Ovechkin scored for the third consecutive game and extended his point streak to five games.

The Bruins had a five-game win streak snapped Tuesday when they dropped a 7-1 decision to the Carolina Hurricanes on home ice. G Tuukka Rask allowed 5 goals on just 12 shots before getting the hook and will not be between the pipes Thursday. Boston won at Washington 7-3 Jan. 10.

Capitals at Bruins odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:24 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Bruins -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-175) | Bruins -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Capitals at Bruins projected goalies

Vitek Vanecek (8-4-5, 2.49 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (13-5-0, 2.52 GAA, .917 SV%)

Vanecek allowed 3 goals on 33 shots in the overtime win against the Jets Tuesday and recorded his lone shutout of the season with 23 saves two starts back at the New York Islanders. Vanecek came in relief and allowed 3 goals on 15 shots to the Bruins Jan. 10.

Ullmark has picked up wins in all six of his January starts, although he’s allowed 3 goals apiece in four of those games and has been granted plenty of goal support – including his Jan. 10 start against the Capitals. However, the Swede hasn’t allowed more than 3 goals in a start since Nov. 11.

Capitals at Bruins odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Capitals 3

Money line

The BRUINS (-175) are right on the edge of a safe money line play at this price as I expect them to get back on track against a Washington squad that’s struggled all month. Boston was embarrassed at home Tuesday and will come out strong and get back on track against a team they handled just 10 days ago.

I’d bet BRUINS (-175), but I’d certainly consider a pass if the line gets much steeper.

Against the spread

AVOID.

The Capitals insurance price (+1.5, -175) is just too steep for a line that could be ruined with an empty-net goal in the waning minutes of play. The Bruins price (-1.5, +135) isn’t enticing enough to chase a multi-goal victory against a team of the Capitals’ caliber, even if they are in a slump.

Over/Under

The OVER 5.5 (-130) is my favorite play in this game.

The Over is 7-2-1 for Boston in January, and it’s hit in three of the Caps’ last four games. Both squads are sporting netminders that are comfortable letting in 3 goals, and both squads sport offensive production that can help push the tempo.

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Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins Game 4 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins Game 4 NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Boston Bruins look to put the Washington Capitals on the brink of elimination in Game 4 of their East Division Semifinal series Friday. Puck drop at TD Garden will be at 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Capitals-Bruins Game 3 odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

All three games in this series went to overtime. The Capitals won Game 1 3-2 on home ice, but the Bruins responded with back-to-back wins, including Wednesday’s 3-2 victory in double overtime.

The Bruins have outshot the Capitals 117-108 thus far while outscoring them just 9-8. Boston beat the higher-seeded Capitals 4-2-2 in the regular season while narrowly outscoring them 26-25.

Capitals at Bruins: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:32 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Bruins -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Capitals +1.5 (-190) | Bruins -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

Capitals at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Ilya Samsonov (13-4-1, .902 SV%, 2.69 GAA) at Tuukka Rask (15-5-2, .913 SV%, 2.28 GAA)

Samsonov’s start in Game 3 was his first career playoff appearance. He was sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols for Games 1 and 2 but stopped 40 of 43 shots in his first game since May 1. He was 0-1-0 with a .872 save percentage and 3.66 goals against average in 2 games against Boston in the regular season.

Rask has stopped 100 of 108 shots through three postseason games and remains firmly in control of the Boston crease. He was 7-2-1 with a .908 SV% and 2.27 GAA in 11 home games in the regular season.

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Capitals at Bruins: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Capitals 3, Bruins 2

Money line (ML)

The CAPITALS (+135) are getting too high of a number for how tight this series has been through three games. The +135 odds represent an implied win probability of 42.55%.

Washington held a lead with under 10 minutes remaining in each of the last two games and will be able to hold on as Samsonov settles into full-time starting duties.

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Against the spread (ATS)

CAPITALS +1.5 (-190) is a safe play but without nearly as much value as the money line.

These two teams played each other close all year with the last four meetings dating back to the regular season decided by a single goal.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (-140) after just 5 goals were scored in two of the first three games of this series, even with all three going beyond 60 minutes.

Three of the last four games for both teams played to a total of 5 or fewer goals.

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Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins Game 3 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals Game 3 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins play Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Wednesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Below, we analyze the Capitals-Bruins odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Capitals put up a good fight, but they were dropped 4-3 in overtime in Game 2 on home ice. Both games have ended up going to an extra session, so this series has had a razor-thin margin of error.

The Bruins bounced back in Game 2 with a 4-3 win in OT, as Brad Marchand won it just 39 seconds into the extra session to set a new franchise record for quickest overtime playoff goal.

Capitals at Bruins: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Bruins -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Capitals +1.5 (-185) | Bruins -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Capitals at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Craig Anderson (2-1-0, 2.13 GAA, .915 SV%) vs. Tuukka Rask (15-5-2, 2.28 GAA, .913 SV%, 2 SO)

Anderson was tested early and often in Game 2, making 44 saves. That’s not bad for a 39-year-old that was expected to be the third-string goaltender. This will be his final start before he turns 40 Friday.

Rask allowed three goals on 39 shots, picking up the win after Nic Dowd beat him in overtime in Game 1 to saddle the veteran tendy with the loss. Rask was 7-2-1 with a 2.27 GAA and .908 SV% in 11 home starts in the regular season.

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Capitals at Bruins: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bruins 4, Capitals 3

Money line (ML)

The BRUINS (-165) are moderate favorites at TD Garden in this pivotal Game 3, and they now enjoy home-ice advantage for the series after splitting in D.C. The B’s are 8-1 in the past nine at home, and 13-5 in their past 18 as a favorite.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The CAPITALS +1.5 (-185) are actually worth backing on the road. Both of the first two games in D.C. were decided in overtime. And Washington is 10-3 in their past 13 trips to Boston, so they usually play the B’s tough. The Caps are a little pricey, but they’re worth backing here.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (+100) is worth a roll of the dice, and it’s a good value at even money. The Over is 4-1-2 in the past seven meetings in this series, including 1-0-1 in the first two installments.

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Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Capitals (13-5-4) are still on the road for the second half of a two-game set against the Boston Bruins (12-5-3) at TD Garden. Friday’s puck drop will be at 7 p.m. ET following Washington’s 2-1 shootout win Wednesday. Below, we analyze the Capitals-Bruins odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Caps have rung up four straight wins to take control in the East Division. Friday’s contest will be the fourth game of a five-game road trip.

The Bruins have lost five of seven games coming into Friday. Three of those losses were by multi-goal margins. These teams split a two-game set earlier in the season but Boston managed to come away with three points.

Capitals at Bruins: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Bruins -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Capitals +1.5 (-200) | Bruins -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Capitals at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Ilya Samsonov (2-0-1, .878 SV%, 2.92 GAA) vs. Jaroslav Halak (4-2-1, .903 SV%, 2.42 GAA)

Samsonov will make just his second start since a prolonged stay on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols list. He stopped 19 of 21 shots in a win over the New Jersey Devils Sunday. He’ll need to string together some quality starts to regain the No. 1 job in net from rookie Vitek Vanecek.

Halak enters off of back-to-back losses for the first time this season. He allowed a total of 10 goals on 63 shots in games against the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders. He stopped 23 of 26 shots in a victory over the Caps Feb. 1.

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Capitals at Bruins: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Capitals 3, Bruins 2

Money line (ML)

The CAPITALS (+125) are an attractive underdog play following Wednesday’s narrow head-to-head victory. They registered 53.25% of the total shot attempts and 57.58% of the scoring chances at 5-on-5 in the victory and took control in the third period.

Both teams were 0-for-2 on the power play in the first half of this two-game set. They both have top-10 power-play units for the season, but an edge goes to Washington with a fifth-ranked 28.07% conversion rate with the man advantage.

Boston has the edge on the penalty kill, but it also takes more penalty minutes per game than Washington.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the puck line and stick with the much more rewarding payout for the money line upset.

Washington is 13-9 against the spread compared to Boston’s 5-15 ATS record.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 6 (-105).

Wednesday’s game needed a shootout to get to 3 total goals scored, and it was the second straight Under result for both teams. Expect another prove-it game from Samsonov, and Halak should get back on track following a pair of poor results.

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Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Capitals (12-5-4) visit the Boston Bruins (12-5-2) Wednesday for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at TD Garden. Below, we analyze the Capitals-Bruins odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Capitals at Bruins: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 4:17 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Bruins -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Capitals +1.5 (-225) | Bruins -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Capitals at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Ilya Samsonov (2-0-1, 2.92 GAA, .878 SV%) vs. Tuukka Rask (8-3-1, 2.71 GAA, .896 SV%)

Samsonov will make his fourth start of the season, and each assignment has been on the road. His lone setback was a 4-3 shootout loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins Jan. 17. His most recent outing was his best showing, turning aside 19 of 21 shots in a 3-2 win at the New Jersey Devils.

Rask is projected as the Bruins’ starter. He will look to tap into whatever he did last time out at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers Sunday when he allowed just one goal on 21 shots, tying a season best for goals allowed (three times). He will face the Capitals for the first time since Jan. 30 when he lost 4-3 in overtime at Capital One Arena. Rask allowed four goals on 23 shots in that one.

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Capitals at Bruins: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bruins 4, Capitals 2

Money line (ML)

The BRUINS (-150) are moderate favorites on their home ice. While Washington has been hot, winning four of the past five games overall, it has dropped four of the past five as a road underdog. Boston is also 5-1 in the previous six at home, and 4-0 in its past four against teams with a winning record.

This goes against the series trends, however, as Washington has won 36 of the past 51 vs. Boston, including eight wins in the past nine trips to Beantown.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The BRUINS -1.5 (+180) are a tempting play as you can nearly double up if they can cover the puck line. This also goes against the trends in this series. It might take an empty-net goal late, but this is certainly worth a small-unit play.

Over/Under (O/U)

The O/U line is 6, and I am projecting a push in this particular matchup. If I had a lean, it would be to the Under, which is 19-6-1 in the previous 26 meetings in Massachusetts.

The alternate line of UNDER 6.5 (-125) is not a bad price.

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