The Carolina Hurricanes (25-8-2) travel to meet the Boston Bruins (22-11-1) Tuesday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Bruins odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Hurricanes dropped a 6-0 home game against Columbus Thursday but bounced back with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks Saturday.
The Bruins are looking for revenge after a 3-0 loss at the hands of the Hurricanes at PNC Arena in North Carolina Oct. 28. The B’s roll in on a five-game run during which they’ve outscored the opposition 24-11.
Hurricanes at Bruins odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Hurricanes +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Bruins -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes +1.5 (-220) | Bruins -1.5 (+165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Hurricanes at Bruins projected goalies
Frederik Andersen (19-6-0, 2.03 GAA, .928 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Tuukka Rask (1-0-0, 2.01 GAA, .926 SV%)
Andersen was in between the pipes for both the loss to the Jackets and the win over the Canucks. There is little choice at the moment with regular-backup Antti Raanta unavailable due to injury.
Rask is back with the big club again after signing a PTO — but not playing — for the Providence Bruins. He allowed 2 goals on 27 shots in a 3-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers in his return Jan. 13.
Hurricanes at Bruins odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Hurricanes 4, Bruins 3
Money line
The HURRICANES (+115) are a decent value in this road outing against the Bruins, as I am not trusting Rask in just his second assignment of the season. While he looked sharp against the Fly Guys, the Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL. This one should be fun, with the lean to the visitors.
Against the spread
The Hurricanes +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than two times your potential return, and that’s just a little too steep for my liking. Play the money line instead.
PASS.
Over/Under
OVER 5.5 (-108) is the play here.
Again, Rask is making just his second start, and the Hurricanes rank sixth in the league with 3.4 goals per game. They’re a high-octane offense providing Andersen plenty of support.
However, he may be tired as he continues to hold down the fort until Raanta is ready to return. Carolina has a rookie-netminder Jack LaFontaine as the understudy, but head coach Rod Brind’Amour is doing everything in his power to avoid having to go that route.
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