Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction 4/1/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 1st, at the Capital One Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Capitals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bruins’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Boston

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Capitals and Bruins. 

Capitals are Suddenly Struggling

The Capitals are suddenly ice cold right now, and they have lost three straight games. Two games ago, against the Minnesota Wild, they lost 4-2, and in the last game against the Buffalo Sabres, they ended up losing 8-5. The Capitals scored three goals in the third period, but by that point, it was too late. Even though they lost, Alex Ovechkin had another strong game, scoring a goal and adding two assists. All eyes are still on Ovechkin, and no one has been able to slow him down this season. 

The Capitals are averaging 3.53 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.64 goals per game. The offense is ranked first in the league, while the defense is ranked sixth. They are shooting 13.14 percent, which is the top in the NHL. Charlie Lindgren is expected to get the start for the Capitals. He has a 16-12-3 record overall and is giving up 2.65 goals per game. Washington has lost two of its last three games. 

Why the Capitals Will Beat the Bruins

• The Bruins have lost each of their last eight games.
• The Capitals have won each of their last seven road games following a home loss.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last seven night games at TD Garden following a home loss.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last four home games following a road loss.

Bruins Offense Has to be Better

The Bruins’ offense has to be better, and they really struggled again in the last game. The Bruins scored only one goal against the Detroit Red Wings, and they ended up losing by a goal. Morgan Geekie scored the only goal for the Bruins, but that was the only bright spot for Boston. The rest of the offense was just a major dud. Jeremy Swayman saved 20 of the 22 shots that he faced.

The Bruins are averaging 2.61 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.29 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the defense is ranked 25th. Remember when this was supposed to be the year of the Bruins? Yeah, that hasn’t quite worked out. Swayman is expected to get the start for the Bruins, and he sits with a 20-26-5 record overall, and he’s giving up 3.10 goals per game. 

Total Goal Facts

• Eight of the Capitals’ last nine games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Bruins’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Capitals’ last nine games following a loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in eight of the Bruins’ last nine games following a road loss.

Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction

Want to know what will get the Capitals back on the right track? A matchup against Swayman the Bruins. The Bruins’ offense just isn’t very talented, and they are averaging only 2.61 goals per game. The Bruins get to face off against Lindgren, and he’s going to dominate here. The Bruins are going to struggle to get even on the board. The Capitals, on the other hand, will get another couple of off goals from Ovechkin, and the visiting team will cruise. Back the Capitals on the puck line.