How to Pick the Capitals vs. Bruins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 31
Published 12:44 pm Monday, December 30, 2024
Before the puck drops at 12:30 PM ET in Tuesday’s game between the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.
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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.
- In Boston’s 38 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 5.5.
- These two teams combine for 6.3 goals per game, 0.8300000000000001 more than the over/under for this contest.
- This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -140
- The Capitals have gone 11-5 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Washington is 8-5 (winning 61.5% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -140 or shorter.
- The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 58.3% in this contest.
Bruins Moneyline: +118
- Boston has four wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 11 times).
- The Bruins have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +118 or longer (in six chances).
- Boston’s implied probability to win this matchup is 45.9% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Boston 2
Capitals Points Leaders
- With 11 goals and 28 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors (39 points).
- Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s top contributors currently with 30 total points (14 goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- Connor McMichael has created 30 points for Washington in 36 games this season, netting a goal on 17% of his shots and recording 16 goals and 14 assists.
- In the 18 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .916, the seventh-best in the league.
Bruins Points Leaders
- David Pastrnak’s 13 goals and 24 assists in 38 games give him 37 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Brad Marchand is key for Boston’s offense with 31 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 16 assists through 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 record of 13-10-3 in 26 games this season, conceding 75 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 610 saves and 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)
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- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
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