The Boston Bruins (3-2-0) face the Carolina Hurricanes (5-0-0) Thursday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bruins vs. Hurricanes odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Bruins were dumped 4-1 in Sunrise, Fla., by the unbeaten Florida Panthers, and now they have to face another team with an unblemished record. The B’s had a season low with just one lone goal after averaging 3.5 goals per game in the first four outings.
The Hurricanes pounded the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 in Monday’s game behind former Leafs backstop Frederik Andersen. The Dane tendy has allowed exactly one goal in each of the past three games.
Bruins at Hurricanes odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Bruins +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Hurricanes -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-240) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies
Jeremy Swayman (1-1-0, 3.02 GAA, .885 SV%) vs. Frederik Andersen (5-0-0, 1.60 GAA, .946 SV%)
Swayman is back in the crease after Linus Ullmark’s third consecutive start Wednesday in Florida. After winning the first two, he was tagged by the Panthers.
Andersen has allowed just one run in each of his past three, and he has the Hurricanes off to its first 5-0 start in franchise history. The backup Antti Raanta hasn’t been needed yet, although he is likely to see action soon with a back-to-back with Chicago on Friday.
Bruins at Hurricanes odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Bruins 3, Hurricanes 2
Money line
The BRUINS (+105) are a strong play at plus-money. While Andersen has been red-hot in his new stomping grounds, the B’s used to abuse him when he was a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Look for Boston to bounce back after getting treated rudely in Sunrise by the Panthers in the front end of the back-to-back set. The Bruins have won four straight skates in Raleigh, and the B’s are 37-18 in the past 55 meetings overall.
Against the spread
The Bruins +1.5 (-240) are too expensive at this price, and insurance isn’t needed. Just play them for a much better value straight up.
AVOID, and just play the money line.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, but it’s only worth a small-unit play. The Under has connected in six of the past eight meetings in this series. The Under is also 18-7-2 in the previous 27 games at home dating back to last season, while going 5-1 in the past six as a home favorite.
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