Tuesday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 12:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Bruins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 21 times this season.
• A total of 19 of Boston’s games have finished with over 6 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.67 goals per game, compared to the Bruins’ average of 2.66, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• The 5.7 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.3 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -140

• The Capitals have been victorious in 11 of their 16 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (68.8%).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -140 or shorter, Washington is 8-5 (winning 61.5% of the time).
• The Capitals have a 58.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Bruins Moneyline: +118

• In Boston’s 11 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has four wins.
• When the Bruins’ moneyline odds are +118 or longer, they have won a single game out of six opportunities.
• Boston’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 45.9% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Boston 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been important to Washington’s offense this season, registering 39 points in 36 games.
• Connor McMichael has 30 points (16 goals, 14 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 64 shots (for 14 goals) and 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas has contributed 30 points this season.
• In 18 games played this season, Logan Thompson (14-2-2) has allowed 43 goals.

Bruins Points Leaders

• David Pastrnak is among the top options on offense for Boston, with 37 points this season. He has recorded 13 goals and 24 assists in 38 games.
• Brad Marchand is crucial for Boston’s attack with 31 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 16 assists through 38 games.
• Boston’s Elias Lindholm has 19 points, courtesy of six goals (seventh on team) and 13 assists (fourth).
• Jeremy Swayman has a record of 13-10-3 in 26 games this season, conceding 75 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 610 saves and an .891 save percentage, 47th in the league.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Bruins’ Schedule

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Washington vs. Boston Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 12:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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