Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/14

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The Boston Bruins are set to visit the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The game will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ABC as these two Eastern Conference teams meet.

The Bruins, led by head coach Marco Sturm, hold a record of 36-23-6. They are ranked 8th in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the Capitals, coached by Spencer Carbery, have a record of 33-27-7 and rank 12th in the conference.

Bruins vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Washington Capitals MoneyLine -131, Boston Bruins MoneyLine +112

Boston Bruins Team Preview

David Pastrnak leads the Boston Bruins with 78 points. He has scored 24 goals and assisted on 54 more this season. Pastrnak also has 69 hits and 23 blocks.

Morgan Geekie is another key player for the Bruins. He has netted 34 goals and provided 23 assists in 64 games. Geekie also contributes with 96 hits and 25 blocks.

In goal, Jeremy Swayman has 25 wins in 43 games. He has made 1,119 saves and allowed 118 goals. Joonas Korpisalo, the backup, has 11 wins in 25 games with 618 saves.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have shown mixed results in recent games. They won against the Buffalo Sabres, 2-1, with strong goaltending from Charlie Lindgren. However, they struggled against the Philadelphia Flyers, losing 4-1.

In their game against the Calgary Flames, the Capitals scored 7 goals to win 7-3. Connor McMichael was a standout with 2 goals. Their defense also held firm with 22 blocks.

Alex Ovechkin continues to be a key player for the Capitals. He has 24 goals and 27 assists this season. Jakob Chychrun has also contributed with 23 goals and 28 assists.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored to win with a moneyline of -131. They have strong skater and goaltending stats, including a higher rank in goals and shots on goal. The projected score is Capitals 3, Bruins 2, making the Capitals the pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have solid defensive stats, with the Capitals ranked 8th in goals against and the Bruins 16th. This suggests a lower-scoring game, so the pick is the under at -102.