LiontipsBoston Bruins vs Washington Capitals. Predictions and Betting Tips for NHL
Command Analysis
Boston right now are fourth in the Eastern Division with 54 points. For the first time in a while, the team developed a streak of three victories and, apparently, gained good form. The Bruins beat with Buffalo (3:2 B), and also triumphed over the Islanders twice (4:1 and 3:0, respectively).
It is worth mentioning that all the victories of Bruce Cassidy's men were celebrated at home. All together they played 22 matches on their own ice and 13 of these times they were victorious, with an average of three goals scored per game. But do not forget, that the Bears were thrashed by the Capitals last time.
Washington are currently the leaders of the division with a total of 62 points. The team has gained good form and have won the last four out of five of their games. Sure, the Capitals had a setback in the game against Buffalo (home loss with a score of 2:5), but then celebrated their success away against Philadelphia (6:3).
Peter Laviolette's squad regularly entertains us with great many goals, scoring three or four per game. They have only lost 6 away matches in regulation time, out of 23 - a truly impressive result. Niklas Bäckström remains the main scorer in the line-up, with 14 goals and 31 assists.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total over 1.5
More than 1 goal has been scored in the past 2 games between the teams.
Ставка2nd period: Washington to score
Washington scores in the 2nd period in 6 matches in a row.
Tip and bets
In our opinion, Washington is in good form. Moreover, not long ago they had already beaten Boston away, so nothing prevents them from overpowering them again in the upcoming match. The Capitals are also in fine shape, and it is unlikely that two matches in two days will negatively affect their physique.
Our prediction is Washington to win at 2.81 in BC Winline.
The Capitals are not used to playing defensively, so they will force the Bruins to open up and play attacking hockey. The previous two matches between the clubs were high-scoring, and we propose to bet on total over again.
Second wager - total over 5.5 goals at 1.94
