Finally, the NHL Playoffs are underway starting May 15th with the Boston Bruins taking on the Washington Capitals. The Capitals finished second in the Eastern division with 77 points, thanks to winning seven of their last 10 games. Boston finished third in the Eastern division with 73 points and took six of their last 10 games. The regular season matchups between these teams were pretty even. If we can count on one thing in this series, it’s that it will be one you won’t want to miss. Let’s take a look at this Bruins vs Capitals matchup, as well as the NHL betting odds, trends and prediction.
Bruins vs Capitals Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs
NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals NHL Playoffs Game 1
Boston Bruins (33-16-7, 15-9-4 Away) vs. Washington Capitals (36-15-5, 17-8-3 Home)
Date: Saturday, May 14th, 2021
Time: 7:15 pm EST
Venue: Capitol One Arena – Washington D.C.
Coverage: NBC
Bruins vs Capitals NHL Betting Odds
Moneyline: BOS: (-130) | WSH: (+110)
Spread: BOS: -1.5 (+200) | WSH: +1.5 (-240)
Total: 5.5 – Over: (EVEN) I Under: (-120)
Odds to Win East Division Playoff: BOS: (+190) | WSH: (+250)
Bruins vs Capitals Betting Trends
- The Bruins won five of their nine matchups against the Capitals in the regular season.
- The over has hit the over in three of these teams’ last five meetings with one push.
- The total has hit the under in three of Boston’s last five games.
- The total has hit the under in three of Washington’s last five games
Bruins vs Capitals Prediction
This NHL prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Washington a 52.3% chance to win Game 1 of this NHL Playoffs matchup.
