Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Capitals

The Boston Bruins square off against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, March 14.

There is a strong case that the Capitals will end up winning and that means wagering them on the Moneyline. You can get a tempting -137 that the home team overcome the Bruins.

Boston Bruins have lost seven straight road games. Most recently, they lost 4-2 at home to San Jose Sharks at TD Garden. David Pastrnak and Fraser Minten each scored one goal.

Washington Capitals got the win in their last game. A 2-1 triumph occurred on the road at KeyBank Center when meeting Buffalo Sabres. Jakob Chychrun and Ryan Leonard scored one goal each. Goalie Charlie Lindgren produced a great performance and had 29 saves (.967).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bruins have beaten the Caps in the last two encounters. A 3-1 victory at Capital One Arena was followed by a 3-1 win at TD Garden. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jeremy Swayman (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-14-3	2.8	.905	1
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-19-4	2.5	.911	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have been giving up 3.2 goals from 30.0 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

Charlie McAvoy is the top points scorer with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, with Viktor Arvidsson recording 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.33 goal against average with a .914 save percentage.

The Caps have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

The top points scorer is Jakob Chychrun with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, while Alexei Protas is next best after having 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.32 GAA with a .910 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Washington Capitals to win. The home team should be able to triumph in this NHL game and you can get them at a tempting -137.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Bruins vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Bruins have lost their last 7 games on the road.
• Bruins have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Bruins have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Caps Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 57.8% chance of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 1 - 3 Capitals

Our prediction for the correct score is the Capitals to land a 3-1 victory and this is available at +1800. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Capitals

1-0

Bruins

+5500

Capitals

+5500

2-0

Bruins

+5000

Capitals

+5000

2-1

Bruins

+1500

Capitals

+1400

3-0

Bruins

+4000

Capitals

+3300

3-1

Bruins

+2000

Capitals

+1800

3-2

Bruins

+900

Capitals

+850

4-0

Bruins

+5000

Capitals

+4000

4-1

Bruins

+1800

Capitals

+1500

4-2

Bruins

+1700

Capitals

+1500

4-3

Bruins

+1050

Capitals

+950

5-0

Bruins

+9000

Capitals

+6600

5-1

Bruins

+3000

Capitals

+2400

5-2

Bruins

+1900

Capitals

+1500

5-3

Bruins

+2400

Capitals

+2200

5-4

Bruins

+1900

Capitals

+1800

6-0

Bruins

+13000

Capitals

+10000

6-1

Bruins

+7500

Capitals

+5000

6-2

Bruins

+4000

Capitals

+2800

6-3

Bruins

+3300

Capitals

+2800

6-4

Bruins

+5000

Capitals

+4500

6-5

Bruins

+4500

Capitals

+4500

7-0

Bruins

+4500

Capitals

+14000

7-1

Bruins

+12000

Capitals

+9000

7-2

Bruins

+10000

Capitals

+7000

7-3

Bruins

+6600

Capitals

+5000

7-4

Bruins

+7000

Capitals

+6000

7-5

Bruins

+10000

Capitals

+10000

7-6

Bruins

+11000

Capitals

+11000

8-1

Bruins

+11000

Capitals

+14000

8-2

Bruins

+11000

Capitals

+12000

8-3

Bruins

+11000

Capitals

+12000

8-4

Bruins

+12500

Capitals

+10000

8-5

Bruins

+14000

Capitals

+13000

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Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 57% probability of winning this game, Washington Capitals might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -133 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Boston Bruins, you will find +112 about the underdogs.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +106.

The best NHL sportsbooks offer a wide variety of game lines and team props for every matchup, with plenty of options available both before and during the game. Be sure to explore all the lines and odds before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Bruins

+112

Capitals

-133

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+175

Tie

+310

Capitals

+125

Puck Line

Bruins +1.5

-244

Capitals -1.5

+194

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 8.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 4.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 31.7
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.1
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 3.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 10.5
• Faceoff Wins : 22.2
• Hits: 23.3
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.2

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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