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The Boston Bruins (18-13-4) host the Washington Capitals (23-8-2) at TD Garden on Monday, December 23 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins have won four in a row at home.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Monday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 games, the Capitals are 7-2-1 while scoring 29 goals against 21 goals conceded. On 29 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (24.1%).
Bruins vs. Capitals Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Capitals 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+109)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins are 6-4-10 in overtime matchups as part of an 18-13-4 overall record.
- Boston is 9-2-4 (22 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the six times this season the Bruins finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-4-1 record, good for three points.
- Boston has finished 3-3-3 in the nine games this season when it scored two goals (registering nine points).
- The Bruins have scored three or more goals 16 times, and are 14-2-0 in those games (to record 28 points).
- In the 14 games when Boston has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 9-5-0 to register 18 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Boston is 14-5-0 (28 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 3-7-3 to record nine points.
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a record of 23-8-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime matchups.
- Washington has earned 16 points (7-3-2) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Capitals registered just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Washington has two points (1-4-0) in five games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Capitals have earned 45 points in their 24 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 18 points with a record of 9-3-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 16-4-0 (32 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-4-2 to record 16 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 2.6 | Goals Scored | 3.76 | 2nd |
| 16th | 3.09 | Goals Allowed | 2.58 | 4th |
| 21st | 27.7 | Shots | 28.6 | 14th |
| 9th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 8th |
| 31st | 13.22% | Power Play % | 21.21% | 17th |
| 24th | 76.72% | Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 6th |
Bruins vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
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