The Boston Bruins (47-18-15) visit the Washington Capitals (38-31-11) Monday night. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Boston got back in the win column with a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday. A 4-goal 2nd period propelled the Bruins over the Penguins, and 6 different Bruins players found the back of the net. C Pavel Zacha had a goal and an assist in the effort.
The Capitals took down the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 Saturday, cashing as +124 home underdogs. While the game was tied 2-2 heading into the 3rd period, Washington iced the game with 2 unanswered goals. LW Sonny Milano found the back of the night twice in the win.
The Bruins are in 1st place in the Atlantic Division and have a 1-point lead, and a game in hand, over the 2nd-place Florida Panthers. The Capitals are currently in the East’s 2nd Wild Card, and a win would make it very difficult for another team to take their spot.
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Bruins at Capitals odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bruins -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Capitals +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+165) | Capitals +1.5 (-200)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Bruins at Capitals projected goalies
Jeremy Swayman (25-9-8, 2.56 GAA, .915 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Charlie Lindgren (23-16-7, 2.77 GAA, .909 SV%, 5 SO)
Swayman has been a critical part of the Bruins’ success this season. While his record ranks him 13th in the league, his GAA and SV% both ranked 8th-best in the NHL. Boston is 3-1 in his last 4 starts, and Swayman has allowed 10 goals in that span.
Lindgren is middle of the pack, ranking from 16th to 20th in his record, GAA, and SV%, while his 5 shutouts are tied for 4th-most in the NHL. The Capitals are 2-3 in his last 5 starts, and he has allowed just 12 goals in that span.
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Bruins at Capitals picks and predictions
Prediction
Bruins 4, Capitals 2
Moneyline
PASS.
The spread presents more profit for the Bruins (-160).
Puck line/Against the spread
BET BRUIINS -1.5 (+165).
Boston has won 5 of its last 6 games, with 3 of its last 4 wins coming by 2 or more goals. It has held opponents to 2 or fewer goals in 4 of its last 5 games and has scored 3 or more in 6 of its last 8.
Washington has lost 7 of its last 9 games, with 5 of those losses coming by 2 or more goals. It has struggled offensively, scoring 2 or fewer goals in 8 of its last 9 games and allowing 3 or more in 8 of its last 10.
Over/Under
BET OVER 5.5 (-110).
While both teams have kept lower total scores recently, 5.5 goals is too few to be confident in the Under.
Boston has scored 3 or more in 5 of its last 6 games, and it scored 6 goals, including a 4-goal period, last time out.
Washington has allowed 3 or more goals in 8 of its last 10 Games, including 4 or more in 5 of its last 9.
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