Capitals vs Bruins Picks and Prediction – 4/1/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 03/31/2025 at 8:01 PM ET

Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins 04/01/25 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/1/2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: WSH -209 ; O/U 5.5

Capitals vs Bruins Prediction

The Washington Capitals look to snap a three-game losing streak with a victory on the road Tuesday when visiting the Boston Bruins. Washington is 47-17-9 with 103 points and first in the Metropolitan Division and Western Conference. Washington was defeated by the Buffalo Sabres 8-5 on Sunday. Washington's Alex Ovechkin scored one goal and is five goals away from the NHL all-time scoring record. Keep up to date with all the NHL action with our expert NHL picks.

Alex Ovechkin is leading Washington in goals scored with 37. Dylan Strome is the leader in assists with 47 and points with 70. In goal, Logan Thompson is 31-5-6 with a goals-against average of 2.43 and a save percentage of .912. Washington's goals-for average is 3.63 and its goals-against average is 2.64. Washington's power play is 15th in the NHL and its penalty kill is 4th.

The Boston Bruins look to snap an eight-game losing streak with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting Washington. Boston is 30-35-9 with 69 points and eight points behind the second and final wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference with just eight games remaining on the regular season schedule. Boston lost to the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sunday and has lost 10 of the last 12.

David Pastrnak leads Boston in goals scored with 35, assists with 51, and points with 86. Morgan Geekie is second in goals with 27. In goal, Jeremy Swayman is 20-26-6 with a goals-against average of 3.10 and a save percentage of .893. Boston's goals-for average is 2.61 and its goals-against average is 3.28. Boston's power play is 29th in the NHL and its penalty kill is 21st.

Capitals vs Bruins Pick Analysis

The Washington Capitals will beat the Boston Bruins on the road Tuesday, but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in each of the last five games head-to-head between Washington and Boston. Washington has the 8th best goals against average at 2.64, and Boston is struggling to put the puck in the net with a goals-for average of only 2.61. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win but our best play is UNDER 3-1.

Our Free NHL Pick for Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals

Under 5.5