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Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (17-13-3) visit the Edmonton Oilers (18-11-2) on Thursday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season with both games decided in overtime

Boston has won back-to-back games after taking down Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime and covering as a -137 road favorite on Tuesday. Four Bruins players found the back of the net while C Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist.

Edmonton had a 5-game winning streak snapped with a 6-5 loss against the  Florida Panthers on Monday while failing to cover as a -132 home favorite. LW Zach Hyman had 2 goals in the loss.

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Bruins at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Oilers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-165) | Oilers -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bruins at Oilers projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (11-10-2, 3.14 GAA, .887 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (11-8-2, 2.98 GAA, .892 SV%)

Swayman has been majorly middle-of-the-pack this season with his GAA and SV% each ranking 47th or lower. He has won 5 of his last 6 games while allowing 3 goals or fewer in each of the wins.

Skinner’s GAA and SV% both rank 39th or worse while the fifth-year goalie has won 3 of his last 4 games and 5 of his last 7 outings. He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 5 of his last 7 games.

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Bruins at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Oilers (-185) to win outright.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET BRUINS +1.5 (-165).

Boston has been hot recently, winning back-to-back games on the road, and winning 7 of its last 10 games. It has held opponents to 3 goals or fewer in 8 of its last 10 outings while scoring 3 or more goals in 7 of its last 10 contests. It clashes with an Edmonton team that has also been hot, winning 8 of its last 10 games, but is coming off a tough home loss.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-110).

The Oilers have scored 5 or more goals in 3 straight games and 4 or more goals in 8 of their last 10 contests. They have hit the Over in 3 straight.

The Bruins have hit the Over in 6 consecutive games and in 8 of their last 10. They have scored 4 or more goals in 4 of their last 6 ganes while allowing 3 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 outings.

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Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (15-11-3) take on the Winnipeg Jets (20-9-0) Tuesday. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Tied 1-1 last season

The Bruins outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers in a 4-3 overtime victory Saturday, cashing as -150 home favorites with the Over (5.5) hitting. It was their fourth straight victory. C Trent Frederic had 2 goals to give him 5 on the season. LW Brad Marchand added his 11th goal of the season and his third in the last 2 games. The Bruins are 7-2-0 under interim coach Joe Sacco.

The Jets ran out of fuel against the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday in a 4-1 defeat, losing as -147 home favorites with the Under (6.5) coming in. It was on the back end of a back-to-back with their backup G Eric Comrie between the pipes. LW Kyle Connor had the lone tally, which was his 15th of the season. They had won 2 straight before that setback.

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Bruins at Jets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Jets -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-225) | Jets -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Bruins at Jets projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (9-9-2, 3.02 GAA, .893 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (17-5-0, 2.14 GAA, .925 SV%, 3 SO)

Sway won his third start in a row Saturday, stopping 23 of 26 shots the Flyers airmailed at him. He hasn’t had the best season, but he seems to be evening things out with 12 goals allowed in his last 6 starts. He was great in one game against Winnipeg last season and not so good in another, stopping 20 of 21 in a 4-1 win and allowing 5 goals on 33 shots in a 5-1 loss.

Hellebuyck has shaken off his season-long losing streak of 3 games by allowing 4 goals on 44 shots in his last 2 outings, which were both wins. His last outing was a weird one, which he saw 2 go past on just 14 shots against the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday. If the season ended today, the Vezina Trophy is his. He went 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .911 SV% in 2 games against Boston last season.

Bruins at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 4, Bruins 2

Moneyline

These teams split their 2 games last season, each winning their respective home game. The Bruins have won 7 of the last 8 meetings.

However, this isn’t the same Bruins team — especially without D Hampus Lindholm (lower body injury). This Bruins team is 30th in the league with 10.7 penalty minutes per game. Well, Winnipeg has the third-best power play at 29.1%. That’s the difference in this one.

TAKE JETS (-135).

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m not messing with the PL here, and I don’t like any of the SOG props. I am going with CONNOR HELLEBUYCK UNDER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED (-140). He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 13 of 22 starts this season, and he has done so in 5 of the last 7.

Over/Under

I’m a little surprised this isn’t at a flat 6 goals. These teams play each other tightly with just 6 total goals scored in 2 of the last 7 meetings. Winnipeg is 2-8 O/U in its last 10 but has scored a single goal in half of those. That’s not happening against one of the most penalized teams in the league. Boston has cashed an Over in 3 of 4.

TAKE OVER 5.5 (+100).

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Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (13-11-3) and Chicago Blackhawks (8-15-2) are lined up for a Wednesday tilt at the United Center. The opening puck drop in the Original Six match-up will be at 7:30 p.m. (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Blackhawks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Boston swept last season’s series 2-0

Boston is playing for a second straight night and in its third game in its last four days. The Bruins took down the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 Sunday and the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in a Tuesday overtime game. Boston is 3-1-0 across its last four road games, and the club is 6-1-0 against the Blackhawks since 2020.

Chicago, which last played Monday (4-1 loss at Toronto Maple Leafs), totes a three-game losing streak into Wednesday’s contest on home ice. The Blackhawks are just 2-6-1 over their last nine games

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Bruins at Blackhawks odds

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  • Moneyline: Bruins -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Blackhawks +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+165) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bruins at Blackhawks projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (7-9-2, 3.09 GAA, .892 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Petr Mrazek (7-10-1, 2.79 GAA, .908 SV%)

Swayman last toiled Sunday in a 6-3 home win against the Montreal Canadiens (he made 25 saves). He owns a .929 SV% in his last 4 starts.

Mrazek allowed 5 goals in his last start (Sunday vs. Columbus Blue Jackets). That marked the first time since Oct. 22 he had yielded more-than-3 goals in a contest. Since Nov. 10, the 32-year-old veteran has logged a .922 SV%.

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Bruins at Blackhawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 5, Blackhawks 2

Moneyline

Not much interest in either of these sides, but the Boston action on the Puck Line is tinged with a tad more value in a game with a likeable Over. PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The last four Boston-Chicago meetings have seen three Bruin wins; all were by multi-goal cushions. Over the last 10 meetings, Boston has averaged 39.8 shots per game.

Even-strength analytics applied to all four corners of this match-up (both sides’ offense, defense) reveal the Boston offense to be the biggest value when it comes to expected vs. actual production. A Bruins club averaging just 2.48 goals per game has been undermined by a low shooting percentage in 5-on-5 high-danger looks.

Peg Swayman’s numbers as being shaded by a few too many power-play goals allowed (.805 SV% in such situations), and Boston is catching a Blackhawks defense that has allowed 10 goals over its last two games and has been a bit leaky of late in yielding too many shots from the slot.

All that noted and with prices considered, the lean here is a soft one. A partial-unit play on the BRUINS -1.5 (+165) is the recommendation.

Over/Under

The Over has cashed in the Blackhawks’ last two home games and in two of the Bruins’ last three on the road.

Expected-vs.-actual 5-on-5 analytics peg both offenses as underperforming and being due some regression. The Boston offense has performed better on road ice, and the Chicago one better at home. Mix in a very good ‘Hawk power play (23.5%–10th NHL) and a Bruins club that takes more penalties than average, and the value here is on a loftier score than how the total lays this one out.

Over the last two seasons, Boston’s games on the back half of two in a row have seen higher scoring averages both for and against.

BET THE OVER 5.5 (-118).

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Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Montreal Canadiens (8-12-3) meet the Boston Bruins (11-11-3) Sunday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canadiens vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins lead 1-0 after 6-4 victory in Boston Oct. 10 as the B’s cashed as heavy -292 favorites while the Over (6) came through.

The Canadiens suffered a 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden Saturday as the Over (6.5) cashed. Montreal is 2-1-0 this season when playing on no rest, while going Over in all 3 of those outings. Last season, Montreal was 1-11-1 with a minus-30 goal differential in the second end of a back-to-back.

The Bruins were on the short end of a 2-1 home loss Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, while the Under (5.5) cashed.

The Under is 5-1-1 in Boston’s past 7 games, while it is 10-3-1 in the past 14 games for Montreal.

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Canadiens at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canadiens +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Bruins -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canadiens +1.5 (-135) | Bruins -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Canadiens at Bruins projected goalies

Cayden Primeau (2-2-1, 4.37 GAA, .846 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (6-9-2, 3.09 GAA, .892 SV, 1 SO)

Primeau allowed 3 goals on 24 shots in a 4-3 OT win at Columbus Wednesday, his first victory since Oct. 27 in Philadelphia. He faced the Bruins back on Oct. 10, allowing 6 goals on 29 shots in a 6-4 road loss.

Swayman has dropped the past 2 games, although he allowed just 3 goals on 50 shots. The offense has provided him with a total of just 6 goals of support in the past 5 starts. He has a solid 2.69 GAA and .900 SV% mark in 9 starts in November despite a subpar 3-5-1 record.

Canadiens at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Canadiens 1

Moneyline

The Bruins (-225) will cost more than 2 times the potential return. That’s too much risk for not enough reward.

Boston has had trouble lighting the lamp lately, but it is a strong play against the Canadiens (+180) and their backup goaltender while the team plays on no rest.

PASS and focus on the spread and total.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+110) are worth playing lightly laying the goal and a half at home.

Boston has had trouble scoring, but it should find the back of the net frequently against Primeau, who struggled in the first meeting.

Over/Under

The UNDER 5.5 (+100) is worth a look at even-money.

Again, Boston’s offense has been struggling, and it is nothing new. It’s what cost Jim Montgomery his coaching job. The B’s are last in the NHL with just 3.2 goals per game, while the power play is at just a 12.0% clip, second to last in the league.

The Under has a slight 7-5 edge for the Habs in the past 12 games.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (8-12-4) visit the Boston Bruins (11-10-3) Friday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (TNT / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Penguins vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Bruins won 2-1 last season

Pittsburgh snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday as a -108 home favorite. RW Bryan Rust had 2 goals in the win while D Erik Karlsson had 3 assists.

Boston has won 3 of its last 4 games after taking down the New York Islanders 6-3 Wednesday as a +123 road underdog. LW Brad Marchand and C Pavel Zacha each found the back of the net twice in the win.

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Penguins at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Bruins -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-175) | Bruins -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Penguins at Bruins projected goalies

Alex Nedeljkovic (3-4-3, 3.42 GAA, .877 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (6-8-2, 3.16 GAA, .888 SV%, 1 SO)

Nedeljkovic has been subpar this season for the Penguins. His wins, GAA, and SV% all rank 46th or below in the NHL. He has lost 5 of his last 6 games, allowing 3 or more goals in each outing.

Swayman has also been average this season with his SV% and GAA ranking 43rd and 44th, respectively. He has lost 5 of his last 7 games while allowing 3 or more goals in 4 of the 7. He has allowed 1 goal in back-to-back games.

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Penguins at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Penguins 1

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Bruins (-175) to cover the puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET BRUINS -1.5 (+145).

Pittsburgh has struggled recently, going 3-5-2 over its last 10 games. Five of its last 7 losses have come by 3 or more goals.

Boston has won 3 of its last 4 games and is coming off a 3-goal road win Wednesday.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-115).

Boston has failed to hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games, including 5 of its last 6. It has scored 2 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 7 while allowing 2 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

Pittsburgh has scored 1 goal in 2 of its last 3 games and 2 or fewer in 7 of its last 10.

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Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (10-6-3) take on the Boston Bruins (10-9-3) Tuesday. Puck drop from TD Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season

The Canucks ended a slide that saw them lose 3 of 4 with a 4-3 win in Ottawa Saturday. LW Jake DeBrusk netted his 4th and 5th goals of the season in the affair. They’ve struggled without C J.T. Miller (personal) and G Thatcher Demko (knee). Demko is on the road trip and could be nearing a return.

The Bruins have won 2 straight since firing newly-hired St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery. They won 1-0 against Utah Friday and 2-1 in Detroit Sunday. LW Brad Marchand scored his 6th goal of the season Sunday. RW David Pastrnak has gone 4 straight games without a goal, which has only happened once this season.

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Canucks at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Bruins -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-250) | Bruins -1.5 (+195)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Canucks at Bruins projected goalies

Kevin Lankinen (9-3-2, 2.74 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (6-7-2, 3.30 GAA, .887 SV%, 1 SO)

Lankinen got back on track in his last start, stopping 26 of 29 in a 4-3 final Saturday in Ottawa. He allowed 4+ goals in 3 of 4 starts before that. The 29-year-old Fin has played sparingly in a backup role the last few years and hasn’t faced Boston in a while.

Swayman has been very Jekyll and Hyde of late, allowing 1 goal on 20 shots against Detroit last time out and 2 goals on 22 shots against the Blues Nov. 12. However, in 2 starts between those, he allowed a combined 12 goals. He stopped 36 of 39 in a 3-2 OT loss to Vancouver last year.

Canucks at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Canucks 2

Moneyline

The Bruins are last with 2.32 goals per game. They’re 25th with 27.3 shots per game, and their former coach really emphasized quality over quantity in terms of shot selection. The Bruins outshot the Wings 29-20 in the last game and 31-21 against Utah. The Canucks have issues between the pipes. Pastrnak and the B’s break out.

Take the BRUINS -120.

Puck line/Against the spread

We’re going with KEVIN LANKINEN OVER 2.5 GOALS AGAINST (-135). He has allowed 3+ goals in 3 straight and 4 of 5. His window is closing with Demko nearing a return, and he clearly feels it.

Over/Under

The Canucks have cashed 3 straight Overs. The Bruins are 2-7-1 O/U in their last 10, but as we outlined, they are shooting the puck more. Lankinen is allowing them to go in.

I like the OVER 5.5 (+105).

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Utah Hockey Club at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Utah Hockey Club at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Utah Hockey Club (7-8-3) visits the Boston Bruins (8-9-3) on Thursday. The opening puck drop at TD Garden will be at 7 p.m. (ESPN+).   Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Utah Hockey Club vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Utah leads 1-0 with a 2-1 OT home win Oct. 19

Utah opened its season with 3 straight wins, but is just 4-8-3 since. The 8 losses include each of the club’s last 2 games and 3 of its last 4 (1-3-0).

The Bruins went 4-1-1 in their first 6 November games, but they have dropped 3 in a row (0-2-1) since. Over those 3 straight setbacks (Nov. 14-18), Boston has been outscored 15-5 and has been outshot by an average of 8.7 shots per game.

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Utah Hockey Club at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline: Utah Hockey Club +136 (bet $100 to win $136) | Bruins -164 (bet $164 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-194) | Bruins -1.5 (+156)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Utah Hockey Club at Bruins projected goalies

Connor Ingram (6-4-3, 3.61 GAA, .871 SV%) | Karel Vejmelka (1-4-0, 2.58 GAA, .915 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (5-7-2, 3.47 GAA, .884 SV%)

Ingram was lifted 26 minutes into Utah’s last game, a 6-2 home-ice loss to the Washington Capitals in Monday. Ingram yielded 4 scores in that contest and owns a woeful .864 SV% over his last 8 games.

Vejmelka logged 34 minutes in relief in Utah’s last game, a 6-2 home-ice loss to the Washington Capitals in Monday. He made 9 stops against 11 shots.

Swayman went the route in Boston’s last tilt, a 5-1 home loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. The 25-year-old stopped just 23 of 28 shots and has coughed up 12 goals over his last 2 starts.

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Utah Hockey Club at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Utah Hockey Club 3

Moneyline

Utah is opening a 4-game trip. It went 1-2-1 on its last road trip and is just 1-4-2 over its last 7 contests away from home. Over those 7 games, the club has been blanked 3 times.

Boston’s offensive production (2.40 goals per game) does not match what are better-looking peripheral analytics. In particular, the Bruins have been hurt by a low 8.9% shot percentage. And of late Boston has been better in generating more high-danger shot attempts.

Utah has allowed 6 power-play goals over its last 4 games, and its road defense overall has been mostly bottom-third in quality.

Consider a full-unit action on the BRUINS (-164).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest. PASS.

Over/Under

Boston’s offense has the biggest chunk of untapped expected-vs.-actual leverage in the total goals equation.

The Bruin power play, which recently went 0-for-17 in a 6-game stretch (Nov. 5-16) has been a major culprit in the disappointing goal numbers. Boston went 1-for-6 with the extra man in its last game, and its poor shooting numbers — due for some gravity all the way around — are really on display in that department. Facing a leaky-of-late Utah PK has to help.

TAKE THE OVER 5.5 (-122).

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Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (8-7-2) visit the Dallas Stars (9-5-0) Thursday. Puck drop from the American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Stars lead 1-0

Boston has won 2 of its last 3 games after taking down the St. Louis Blues 3-2 Tuesday as a -173 road favorite. RW David Pastrnak and D Charlie McAvoy each had a goal and an assist.

Dallas has also won 2 of its last 3 after dismantling the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-1 Monday as a -165 road favorite. D Miro Heiskanen scored 2 goals while LW Mason Marchment had a goal and 4 assists.

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Bruins at Stars odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Stars -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-165) | Stars -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bruins at Stars projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (5-5-2, 3.03 GAA, .896 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (7-3-0, 2.44 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO)

Swayman has been a middle-of-the-pack goalie this season with his GAA and SV% each ranking in the mid-30s. He has dropped 6 of his last 9 games while allowing 3 goals or fewer in each of his last 4 outings.

Oettinger has been among the better goalies in the NHL this season. His 7 wins rank sixth-best, his GAA is ninth, and his SV% is tied for 12th. He has won 7 of his 10 games this season while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 6 of the 10.

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Bruins at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET STARS (-175).

While this is not the best price, Dallas is just 3-5-2 in its last 10 games and 2-3 in its last 5. Having Oettinger in the net provides a big advantage for the Stars, but expecting them to win by more than a goal is a tough ask.

Boston has scored 2 or fewer goals in 3 of its last 5 games and 6 of its last 10.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

In a matchup that could go either way, Dallas ML is the better wager.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-115).

The Bruins have scored 3 or fewer goals in 8 of their last 10 games while allowing 3 or fewer in 7 of their last 9.

The Stars have scored 3 or fewer in 3 of their last 4 and allowed 1 goal in 2 of their last 3 games.

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Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames (7-5-1) visit the Boston Bruins (6-7-1) on Thursday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flames vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Flames won series 2-0 last season

Calgary got back in the win column on Tuesday with a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens while covering as a -144 road favorite. RW Matt Coronato had 2 goals in the win.

Boston had a 2-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a 4-0 loss against the Toronto Maples as a +108 road underdog. The result followed consecutive shutouts for the Bruins over the Philadelphia Flyer (3-0) and Seattle Kraken (2-0). Boston has been shut out 3 times in their last 8 games.

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Flames at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flames +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bruins -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-160) | Bruins -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flames at Bruins projected goalies

Dan Vladar (3-3-1, 2.71 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (4-5-1, 3.14 GAA, .894 SV%, 1 SO)

Vladar started the season with 2 wins in a row, but has lost 4 of his last 5 games since. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 of his last 4 starts while the Flames offense has scored 2 or fewer goals in 4 of his last 5 outings.

Swayman has faced struggles this season with his GAA and SV% being the worst of his career. He has dropped 6 of his last 8 games and has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 of his last 6 starts.

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Flames at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET FLAMES (+155).

Boston has dropped 3 of its last 4 games at home while scoring 2 goals or less in 4 of its last 5. It has been shut out twice in its last 5 games and has allowed 4 or more goals twice in its last 4 games. Calgary has won 2 of its last 3 while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 2 of its last 3.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the Flames spread.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

Calgary has scored 3 or fewer goals in 7 straight games and has scored 2 or fewer goals in 3 of its last 5. It has allowed 2 or fewer goals twice in its last 3 games and has hit the Under 5 straight times. Boston has hit the Under in 3 straight games while scoring 2 goals or fewer in 4 of its last 5.

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Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (6-6-1) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (6-5-2) Tuesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins lead 1-0

Boston has won back-to-back games after taking down the Seattle Kraken 2-0 Sunday as a -163 home favorite. RW Justin Brazeau and C Charlie Coyle each found the back of the net in the win.

Toronto has lost back-to-back games after falling 2-1 in OT at the Minnesota Wild Sunday as a +107 underdog. RW William Nylander was the lone scorer for the Maple Leafs.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Maple Leafs -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-190) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Bruins at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (4-4-1, 3.16 GAA, .895 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Anthony Stolarz (4-2-2, 2.38 GAA, .919 SV%)

Swayman is tied for 12th in the NHL with his 4 wins, while his GAA (39th) and SV% (34th) are middle of the pack. He picked up his first shutout of the season Sunday, bouncing back after allowing 6 goals in his previous start.

Stolarz has had a solid start to the season. He also has 4 wins, while his GAA is ninth-best in the league and his SV% is tied for eighth-best. He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 6 of his 8 games.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET MAPLE LEAFS (-155).

Boston has shut out back-to-back teams; however, it has scored just 5 goals combined in those games and 7 total in its last 4. It has dropped 3 of its last 4 on the road.

Toronto has won 2 of its last 3 at home and has scored 13 goals over its last 4 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Toronto moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

Boston has hit the Under in 3 of its last 4 games, including 2 straight, while scoring 2 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 8.

Toronto is 0-2-1 O/U in its last 3 games and has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 2 of the 3.

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