Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 3/30/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals

Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Capital One Arena is the location where the Washington Capitals (36-26-9) will attempt to beat the Boston Bruins (42-17-15) on Saturday.

The Boston Bruins were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-1 loss against the Lightning their last time out. Boston tallied 7 penalty minutes in this contest. Moreover, they had 2 power play opportunities but didn't convert them into a score. The Bruins had a below average offensive outing in the loss. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 1 out of the 24 shots they attempted.

Boston Bruins opponents have earned 247 power play opportunities (2nd in professional hockey) and have racked up 44 goals in those attempts. The Bruins so far have had 2,291 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .911. Boston has attempted 2,176 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.2%. When playing at even strength, the Bruins have conceded 159 goals while getting 191 on offense. Boston has accounted for 222 power play opportunities and they have added 52 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 23.42%. For the season, they have tallied 99 points and their points % is .669. In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have accumulated 243 goals (9th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have surrendered 203.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jeremy Swayman. Swayman has taken the ice for 128 contests during his hockey career. He has an overall mark of 77-31-15 and he started in 121 games. Opponents have racked up 287 goals versus Swayman in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.35. Swayman has seen 3,523 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,236 saves. He has a save percentage of .919 in his 7,328 minutes guarding the cage. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Swayman has tallied 78 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .645.

Their last time out, Washington squared up with the Red Wings in an outing where the Capitals took home the win by a mark of 4-3. The Capitals netted 4 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest but didn't put one in the back of the net.

Washington has tried 1,909 shots (31st in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.16%, while allowing the opposition 2,163 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 79.07% on their opponents 215 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.8%. They have earned 204 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 21.08%. The Capitals have accumulated 151 goals at even strength and 43 goals (17th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 220 goals to be scored by way of 175 goals at even strength and 45 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Washington Capitals are sitting with 194 goals, 81 points, and a points percentage of .570.

For the opposition you will find Charlie Lindgren in net. Lindgren has a career record of 49-35-10 and has participated in 100 games. Lindgren's quality start rate sits at 59.8% and he has 55 quality starts in his NHL career. He has accrued 2,620 stops out of the 2,884 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .908. Teams are averaging 2.81 goals per contest and he has allowed 264 goals altogether. He has been a starter 92 contests and has racked up 5,643 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Boston

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