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Bruins vs. Capitals prediction: Why Washington is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [10/8/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Washington Capitals will take on the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Bruins-Capitals game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Capitals' chance of winning at 60%, with the Bruins at 40%."
For expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Bruins vs. Capitals predictions page.
Bruins vs. Caps prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Bruins and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Capitals a 60% chance of beating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Bruins vs. Capitals odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Moneyline | +155 | -185 |
| Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bruins vs. Capitals picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Bruins vs. Capitals matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Bruins vs. Capitals player props
Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Bruins star is a 45.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 10.1% |
| Morgan Geekie | 5.6% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 4.4% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.8% |
| Dylan Strome | 6.4% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.5% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 45.6% |
| Morgan Geekie | 30.4% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 21.9% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 36.8% |
| Dylan Strome | 31.2% |
| Aliaksei Protas | 27.4% |
Bruins vs. Caps game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's game between the Capitals and Bruins at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Dimers' comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Bruins vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Bruins vs. Caps picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bruins vs. Capitals insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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