On Monday, December 23 at 7:00 PM ET, the Boston Bruins are slated to match up with the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, keep reading.

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Bruins vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Boston and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total of 5.5 goals 18 times.
• There have been 19 Washington games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Bruins score 2.6 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.76, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• The 5.7 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Bruins Moneyline: -130

• The Bruins are 14-10 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Boston is 14-7 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Bruins have a 56.5% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +109

• In Washington’s 19 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 13 wins.
• The Capitals have won 11 games with moneyline odds of +109 or longer (in 17 such games).
• Washington has a 47.8% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Boston 2

Bruins Points Leaders

• David Pastrnak has been important to Boston’s offense this season, recording 35 points in 35 games.
• With 14 goals and 13 assists, Brad Marchand is one of the most important offensive options for Boston with his 27 points (0.8 per game).
• On 53 shots (for five goals) and 12 assists, Elias Lindholm has created 17 points this season.
• In the 24 games Jeremy Swayman has played this season, his save percentage is .887, 52nd in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has scored 11 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 27 assists (0.8 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Washington with 38 total points (1.2 per game).
• Connor McMichael’s 29 points this season, including 16 goals and 13 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) this season.
• Logan Thompson has a record of 13-2-2 in 17 games this season, conceding 41 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 433 saves and a .914 save percentage, 10th-best in the league.

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Boston vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: TD Garden

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