For the upcoming matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals on Monday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Bruins vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, 18 of Boston’s 35 games have gone over Monday’s total of 6 goals.
• In Washington’s 33 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Monday’s over/under of 6.
• The Bruins score 2.6 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.76, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 5.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Bruins Moneyline: -130

• In the 24 times this season the Bruins have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 14-10 in those games.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter, Boston is 14-7 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Bruins have an implied probability of 56.5% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +109

• In 19 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Washington has achieved the upset 13 times.
• The Capitals have 11 wins in games when their odds are +109 or longer on the moneyline (in 17 opportunities).
• Washington has a 47.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Boston 2

Bruins Points Leaders

• One of Boston’s top offensive options this season is David Pastrnak, who has put up 35 points in 35 games.
• With 14 goals and 13 assists, Brad Marchand is one of the top contributors for Boston with his 27 points (0.8 per game).
• Elias Lindholm has created 17 points for Boston in 35 games this season, scoring on 9.4% of his shots and recording five goals and 12 assists.
• In 24 games played this season, Jeremy Swayman (11-10-3) has given up 74 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his club with 38 points (1.2 per game). He has scored 11 goals and 27 assists in 33 games (playing 17:44 per game).
• Connor McMichael’s 29 points this season, including 16 goals and 13 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) this season.
• Logan Thompson has a record of 13-2-2 in 17 games this season, conceding 41 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 433 saves and a .914 save percentage, 10th-best in the league.

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Boston vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: TD Garden

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