Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

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The Boston Bruins (44-17-15) and Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-7) meet Thursday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Carolina leads 1-0 with 3-2 road win on Jan. 24

The Bruins are coming off a 3-0 road win against the Nashville Predators last time out on Tuesday, and they have won 3 of the past 4 away from home. The Bruins have scored just 7 goals in the past 3 games, good for 2.33 goals per game (GPG), while allowing just 5 goals, or (1.67 GPG). It’s no surprise the Under is 3-0 in the past 3 outings, and 4-1 in the past 5 contests.

The Hurricanes have recorded back-to-back shutouts against the Montreal Canadiens (3-0) on the road on Saturday, as well as the Detroit Red Wings (4-0) at home last Thursday. The Under is on a 4-0 run for the Canes, while going 6-1 in the previous 7 outings. Carolina has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 8 of the past 11 contests.

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Bruins at Hurricanes odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bruins +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Hurricanes -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-200) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (24-8-8, 2.56 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Frederik Andersen (11-1-0, 1.88 GAA, .930 SV%, 2 SO)

Swayman allowed just 2 goals on 20 shots in a 3-2 shootout win in Washington Saturday, and he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 3 straight starts, and he wrapped up March going 5-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .896 SV% in 7 starts.

Andersen kicked aside all 24 shots he faced against the Red Wings in a shutout Thursday, and he posted a blistering 7-0-0 with a 1.15 GAA with a .957 SV% and 2 SO in 7 starts in March after returning from a 3-month injury.

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Bruins at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (+125) skate into Raleigh looking for a win in this potential playoff series preview against the Hurricanes (-150). This one is certain to have a playoff atmosphere in a game between 2 marquee Eastern Conference teams.

Both teams have been getting timely goals, good defense and tremendous goaltending, which is a hallmark of a great team. This will be a good game, with the road team winning for the 3rd straight time in the series.

The teams meet again on Tuesday in Boston.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Bruins +1.5 (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, which is too much risk for not enough reward. If you like Boston, just bet it straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is a low number for this day and age of fire-wagon hockey, but these teams are a bit of a throwback.

Boston is coming off a shutout in the Music City, with the Under cashing in each of the past 3 outings, combining for a 12 total goals with the opposition in that stretch. Carolina has cashed the Under in 4 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 contests.

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