Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Bruins

The Washington Capitals go up against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 12:30 on Saturday, March 7.

We can’t resist going for the Bruins on the Moneyline, with our prediction made with confidence and there is -122 available that they beat the Capitals.

Washington Capitals have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by Utah Mammoth 3-2 at Capital One Arena. Pierre-Luc Dubois and Ryan Leonard scored one goal each.

Boston Bruins have enjoyed eleven straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Nashville Predators 6-3 at Bridgestone Arena. Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson and Morgan Geekie scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Bruins and the Caps saw the former win. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Capital One Arena. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-21-6	2.5	.912	4
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-18-4	2.7	.907	2
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 3.0 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

Jakob Chychrun is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Alexei Protas racking up 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.63 goal against average with a .903 save percentage.

The Bruins have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.3 goals from 31.2 shots, averaging 5.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.4%.

The top points scorer is Charlie McAvoy with 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists, while Morgan Geekie is next in line after having 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.64 GAA with a .915 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is a strong case that Boston Bruins will end up winning and that means heading to the Moneyline. You can get a generous -122 that the home team triumph in this NHL encounter.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Capitals vs Bruins stats:

• Bruins have won 11 consecutive games at home.
• Bruins have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• Capitals have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Capitals have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Capitals have lost their last 2 games.

Bruins Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for Boston should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Ovechkin Over 3.5 Shots +130

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) has fired Over 3.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games on the road. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of +130.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 5 Bruins

We’re going for the Bruins at +1500 to secure a 5-2 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Bruins

1-0

Capitals

+5500

Bruins

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Bruins

+4500

2-1

Capitals

+1500

Bruins

+1400

3-0

Capitals

+3500

Bruins

+3000

3-1

Capitals

+2000

Bruins

+1700

3-2

Capitals

+900

Bruins

+800

4-0

Capitals

+5000

Bruins

+3500

4-1

Capitals

+1900

Bruins

+1400

4-2

Capitals

+1700

Bruins

+1400

4-3

Capitals

+1100

Bruins

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+9000

Bruins

+6000

5-1

Capitals

+3300

Bruins

+2200

5-2

Capitals

+2000

Bruins

+1500

5-3

Capitals

+2500

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Capitals

+2000

Bruins

+1900

6-0

Capitals

+13000

Bruins

+9000

6-1

Capitals

+7500

Bruins

+5000

6-2

Capitals

+4000

Bruins

+2800

6-3

Capitals

+3400

Bruins

+2800

6-4

Capitals

+5000

Bruins

+4500

6-5

Capitals

+5000

Bruins

+4500

7-0

Capitals

+5000

Bruins

+13000

7-1

Capitals

+12500

Bruins

+8000

7-2

Capitals

+10000

Bruins

+6600

7-3

Capitals

+7000

Bruins

+5000

7-4

Capitals

+7500

Bruins

+6000

7-5

Capitals

+11000

Bruins

+10000

7-6

Capitals

+12000

Bruins

+11000

8-1

Capitals

+12000

Bruins

+13000

8-2

Capitals

+12000

Bruins

+11000

8-3

Capitals

+12000

Bruins

+12000

8-4

Capitals

+13000

Bruins

+11000

8-5

Capitals

+13000

Bruins

+13000

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Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins 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.

If you want to bet on Boston Bruins, then Moneyline odds of -128 are on offer, although Washington Capitals are a +106 chance. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 56%.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +114.

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Moneyline

Capitals

+106

Bruins

-128

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+188

Tie

+325

Bruins

+114

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-233

Bruins -1.5

+186

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 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 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 23.7
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.4
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 32.1
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.5

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