Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Prediction 3/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals meet Saturday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals prediction. This article will include a Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals pick.

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins beat the Kings and lost to the Sharks, and they play the Devils next. The Bruins have split their last 12 games.

The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring on 24.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Morgan Geekie leads Boston with 34 goals, David Pasternak has 54 assists and Viktor Arvidsson has 142 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 3.11 goals per game and are killing 77.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 118 goals on 1,236 shots faced, while Joonas Korpisalo has given up 75 goals on 693 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals lost to the Flyers, beat the Sabres, and play the Senators next. The Capitals have lost 4 of their last 6 games.

The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring 16.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 24 goals, John Carlson has 36 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 201 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 79 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 108 goals on 1,219 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 65 goals on 569 shots.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Bruins have lost each of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have won six of their last seven home games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in six of the last seven games between the Bruins and Capitals.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Capital One Arena.
• The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents when tied after the second period.

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The Capitals have lost each of their last six day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Bruins have won eight of their last nine games following a loss.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 day games following a loss.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Saturday games as home favorites.
• The Capitals have lost the first period in each of their last four home games following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Bruins’ last five day games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last four games between the Bruins and Capitals at Capital One Arena has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 10 of the Bruins’ last 11 road games.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Jakob Chychrun has scored at least one goal in four of his last five home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in nine of his last 10 home appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least two shots in each of his last 14 appearances—the equal-longest active streak in the league.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one assist in five of the Bruins’ last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games as road underdogs against the Capitals.
• Casey Mittelstadt has recorded a positive plus/minus rating in each of his last six appearances—the longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Washington Capitals rank 7th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.21).
• The Washington Capitals rank 9th in the league in save percentage this season (.903).
• The Boston Bruins rank 2nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (835).
• The Boston Bruins rank 29th in the league for shots against per game this season (29.8).

Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Prediction

The Capitals are getting the benefit of the doubt at home, as the Bruins just haven’t been close to the same team on the road. However, we’re getting plus money with the better team. We also just saw the Bruins beat the Capitals last week, 3-1. The Bruins have outscored the Capitals 6-2 in the two previous meetings this season. Again, the home/road splits favor the Caps and they’re coming off a nice win over the Sabres. Still, you make a lot of money in this business long-term if you can get the more favorable price with the better team. Give me the Bruins.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Boston Bruins