Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 2/10/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins

Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+195) Bruins (-245)

The Washington Capitals (22-20-7) are en route to TD Garden on Saturday where they will attempt to defeat the Boston Bruins (32-10-9). The line on this contest has the Capitals at +195 and the Bruins are coming in at -245. The total has been set at 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers their last time out. Washington accumulated 12 penalty minutes in this outing. Additionally, they had 3 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. The Capitals could have played much better offensively in this loss. In the game, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 23 shots they launched.

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Washington Capitals opponents have earned 150 power play opportunities (23rd in pro hockey) and have tallied 31 goals in those attempts. The Capitals so far have had 1,506 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .900. Washington has attempted 1,346 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.6%. At even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 120 goals while having 96 as an offensive unit. Washington comes into tonight with 137 power play chances and they have scored 20 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 14.60%. For the season, they have 51 points and their points % is .520. When talking about scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have racked up 116 goals (30th in hockey) this year and have allowed 151.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Charlie Lindgren. Over the course of his time in hockey, Lindgren has 44 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .587. He has a save percentage of .908 during his 4,599 minutes between the pipes. Lindgren has seen 2,370 shots against him and he has 2,152 total saves. The opposition has racked up 218 goals versus Lindgren in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.84. He has earned an overall mark of 37-30-9 and he has gotten the start in 75 games. Lindgren has played in 82 games over the course of his NHL career.

In their last contest, Boston faced off against the Canucks in a game where the Bruins earned a victory by a score of 4-0. They had 3 power play chances in this contest but were not able to net one. The Bruins recorded 4 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they tried.

The Bruins have accumulated 136 goals at even strength and 40 goals (8th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Boston has taken 1,532 shots (17th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.49%, while allowing the other team 1,590 shots. During this campaign, the Boston Bruins have accumulated 176 goals, 73 points, in addition to a points percentage of .716. They have granted a total of 131 goals to be scored by of a combination of 98 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 157 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 25.48%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 82.35% on their opponents 187 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 91.8%.

For the opposition you will find Jeremy Swayman defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 2.27 goals per game and he has surrendered 250 goals in total. Swayman's quality start rate is 67.0% and he has accumulated 73 quality starting assignments in his career. He got the starting nod in 109 contests and has played for a total of 6,606 mins. Swayman has compiled a lifetime mark of 70-27-14 and has participated in 116 contests. He has gathered 2,895 stops out of the 3,145 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .921.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Boston (-245)

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