Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 4/15/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals

Date: Monday, April 15, 2024

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-150) Capitals (+125)

The Boston Bruins (47-18-15) are traveling to Capital One Arena on Monday where they will try to defeat the Washington Capitals (38-31-11). The odds on this game have Boston at -150 while Washington is coming in at +125. The betting total is set at 7.

The Boston Bruins were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-4 victory against the Penguins their last time out. Boston tallied 4 penalty minutes in this matchup. They also had 3 power play opportunities but weren't able to make the most of them. The Bruins played really well in this win. In the matchup, they converted 6 of the 31 shots they attempted.

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While at even strength, the Bruins let the opposition score 169 goals while scoring 209 themselves. Boston Bruins opponents have totaled 265 power play opportunities (4th in pro hockey) and have come away with 47 goals in those chances. With regard to their scoring, the Boston Bruins have notched 262 goals (12th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have given up 216. Boston has attempted 2,348 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.2%. For the current campaign, they have 109 points and their points percentage comes in at .681. The Bruins have seen 2,459 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .912. Boston has accumulated 241 power play chances and they have tallied 53 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 21.99%.

The player in the crease for this game is Linus Ullmark. Ullmark has been in goal for 246 games over the course of his professional hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 138-72-23 and he has gotten the start in 237 games. Opponents have been able to score 596 goals versus Ullmark in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.51. Ullmark has had 7,310 shots against him and has recorded 6,714 total saves. His save percentage is at .918 for his 14,230 minutes played. During his career on the ice, Ullmark has compiled 151 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .637.

When they were on the ice last, Washington played the Lightning in a game where the Capitals notched a victory by a final score of 4-2. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one and converted 1 out of those chances. The Capitals recorded 4 goals of the 34 shots on goal they attempted.

Washington has put up 2,129 shots (30th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 9.96%, while allowing the other team 2,459 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 78.88% on their oppositions 232 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 89.8%. They have earned 227 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 20.70%. The Capitals have scored 165 goals at even strength and 47 goals (20th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 251 goals to be scored by way of 202 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Washington Capitals have earned 212 goals, 87 points, in addition to a points percentage of .544.

On the other side of the ice you will find Charlie Lindgren defending the goal. He has recorded 2,840 saves out of 3,129 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .908. Lindgren has accrued a career mark of 51-39-12 and has been in goal for 108 contests. He has made the start in 100 games and his ice time sits at 6,112 minutes. Lindgren's quality start rate sits at 58.0% and he has qualified for 58 quality starting assignments in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.84 goals per game and he has surrendered 289 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (+125)

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