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Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’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 visit the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 4 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Saturday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TBS/CBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston gained control of the series with a 4-2 win Wednesday to cash as a -102 road underdog. LW Brad Marchand led the way with 2 goals and an assist, while 6 difference Bruins players were credited with at least 1 assist.

After stealing Game 2 on the road, Toronto dropped a crucial Game 3 at home while failing to cash as a -108 favorite. LW Tyler Bertuzzi and LW Matthew Knies each scored, but it was not enough to curb a 3-goal 3rd period from the Bruins.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Bruins -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Maple Leafs -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-275) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Bruins at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Ilya Samsonov (23-7-8, 3.13 GAA, .890 SV%, 3 SO)

Swayman has been a top goaltender in the NHL this season. His GAA is good for 8th-best, while his SV% is tied for 5th-best. He can be attributed as part of the reason for Boston’s success, especially in this series in which he has allowed just 3 goals in 2 games.

Samsonov ranks 38th or below in both GAA and SV%, while his record is tied for 17th-best in the league. He has allowed 2 or more goals in each of the 3 games this series, totaling 9 overall. The Leafs will need Samsonov to perform well for a shot at a win Saturday.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

BET BRUINS (-105).

Boston has scored 4 or more goals twice in this series, while Toronto has not scored more than 3 goals in any of the 3 games.

While the Maple Leafs have home-ice advantage, they are 0-3 in their last 3 home games and just 1-4 in their last 5 overall.

Expect the Bruins to take a commanding lead in the series with a win Saturday.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the puck line in either direction.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

The Bruins have scored 2 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 7 games and allowed 3 or fewer in each of their last 5 and 8 of their last 10.

The Leafs have scored 3 or fewer goals in each game this series and in 4 of their last 5.

Until the 3-goal period from the Bruins Wednesday, it was a tight-knit game, which should be expected again Saturday.

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Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’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 and Toronto Maple Leafs meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Wednesday. The series is tied 1-1. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Maple Leafs, who were +135 underdogs, beat the Bruins 3-2 in Game 2 Monday as the Under (6) hit.

The Maple Leafs allowed a power-play goal to Morgan Geekie midway through the 1st period, and it looked like same old Toronto in Boston. It was down, the TD Garden crowd was wild, and the Bruins looked to be on their way.

However, Toronto notched a goal from Max Domi just 14 seconds after the PPG, simmering the crowd down. While David Pastrnak gave the team a lead at 19:52 of the 1st period, the Leafs answered again.

Captain John Tavares scored a power-play goal with assists to Auston Matthews and Tyler Bertuzzi, and that leveled things at 2-2 going to the room after 2. Matthews connected for what stood up as the game-winning tally at 12:06, grabbing his 3rd point of the night to even the series. It was huge for Matthews, as he was blanked in Game 1.

Boston’s Brad Marchand had a helper in Game 2, and he now has 7 goals and 24 points in 23 career playoff games against Toronto.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bruins -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Maple Leafs -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-275) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Bruins at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO in regular season) vs. Ilya Samsonov (23-7-8, 3.13 GAA, .890 SV%, 3 SO in regular season)

The Bruins went with the goaltender rotation in Game 2, going with Linus Ullmark instead of Game 1 winner Swayman. Ullmark wasn’t bad, per se, but he allowed 3 goals on 34 shots in the loss. Swayman turned aside 35 of the 36 shots he faced, and it’s hard to imagine we see the rotation continue if he gets the win in Game 3.

Samsonov was much more locked in for Game 2 than in the series opener. In Game 1, he allowed 4 goals on 24 shots, as he and the defense were snowed under. On Monday, Samsonov allowed just 2 goals on 29 shots, with one of them coming on the man advantage. He tracked the puck well in the final 2 periods, allowing nothing.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-110) are worth a look on the road in Game 3.

The Maple Leafs (-110) have a lot of ghosts following them around. This team hasn’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967, and it has advanced past the 1st round just once (last season) since 2004. Whenever you think things are moving in a positive direction, this team seems to take 1 step backward.

Boston has won the past 3 skates in Toronto, and 2 of those victories since Jan. 14, 2023, have come by at least 3 goals. Until the Leafs can consistently win on home ice, back the more proven winner.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Maple Leafs +1.5 (-220) are just too expensive on home ice if you want some insurance and can’t trust Toronto straight up.

AVOID, and just play the moneyline instead if you like the home side.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (+100) is a bit of a risky play considering we saw a total of 11 goals, or 5.5 GPG, in the 1st 2 games in Boston.

The shift to Toronto could mean more scoring. The Under has cashed in 2 of the past 3 meetings at Scotiabank Arena, and the Leafs have seen the total go high at a 6-2-1 clip in the past 9 skates at home since March 16. Roll high, but go lightly.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins meet in Game 2 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series Monday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Playoffs series: Bruins lead 1-0 after 5-1 win in Game 1 on Saturday

The Maple Leafs fell behind 1-0 in the 1st period after just 2:26, as John Beecher scored, with helpers to Jesper Boqvist and Pat Maroon. The floodgates opened in the 2nd period, however, as Ilya Samsonov allowed an even-strength goal to Brandon Carlo, and 2 power-play goals to Jake DeBrusk.

The Leafs finally answered with a David Kampf even-strength goal at 1:39 of the 3rd period, with Connor Dewar and Ryan Reaves notching assists. But you’ll notice that Auston Matthews, who had 69 goals in the regular season, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, William Nylander and all of the other big guns on offense went scoreless. That has to change quickly, or Toronto will be in a big hole.

It shouldn’t be much of a surprise that Boston won. It has won 8 straight meetings, with the last victory by Toronto coming on Nov. 5, 2022. The last time the Leafs won in Boston was March 29, 2022, behind goalie Erik Kallgren. Yeah, it’s been a hot minute.

Boston has won all 5 meetings this season, outscoring Toronto 20-8. The Over (5.5) cashed at most shops in Game 1 thanks to the empty-net goal by Trent Frederic to put a bow on the scoring. The total has gone high in 6 straight games for the Leafs, with Toronto allowing 5 or more goals in each of the previous 5 outings.

Boston’s Brad Marchand had 2 assists in Game 1, and he now has 7 goals and 23 points in 22 career playoff games against the Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:53 a.m. ET.

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

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Maple Leafs at Bruins projected goalies

Ilya Samsonov (23-7-8, 3.13 GAA, .890 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO – regular season)

Samsonov made just 19 saves on 23 shots in the 5-1 loss in Game 1, falling behind early, while never recovering. If he plays like that again in Game 2, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a shorter leash, with Joseph Woll likely to be thrust into action.

Swayman kicked aside 35 of the 36 shots he faced in Game 1, and he kept the top 6 forwards off the board. He went 3-0-0 with a 1.30 GAA and .959 SV% in 3 regular-season starts against the Maple Leafs, and he carried over the momentum into the series opener.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-135) are a strong play as rather light favorites. It’s surprising this number isn’t much higher after the dominant Game 1 performance by Swayman and the offense.

The books likely are thinking Matthews and the Maple Leafs (+115) offense get on track, stealing Game 2 to level the series. However, we’ve seen signs of the Toronto offensive stars disappearing in the playoffs before. The play is on the B’s, until the Leafs show an ability to get over the hump in Boston.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+180) are worth a roll of the dice for the chance to nearly double up.

Boston covered the puck line as a favorite in rather easy fashion in the series opener. It’s a strong play to get the job done again, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead back to T-Dot.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-120) is worth a look in Game 2. The total went high in Game 1, but it took a late empty-net goal by Frederic to get over the finish line. Don’t be surprised if it takes another empty-net goal to get the job done in this game, too.

Toronto has allowed 5 or more goals in 5 straight games, with the Over cashing in 6 in a row. Go high, but be careful with a half-unit play at most.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins meet in Game 1 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series Saturday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins won 4-0

The Maple Leafs face their old nemesis in the opening round of the postseason. If past history, and the regular season, is any indication, it could be another early exit for Toronto.

The Bruins swept the regular-season series, outscoring the Maple Leafs 15-7 in the 4 meetings. The past 2 games were 4-1 victories by Boston, including the most recent meeting on March 7 at TD Garden. The Under cashed in 3 of the 4 meetings this season, and it is on a 4-1 run in the past 5 in the series.

Toronto enters the postseason going 0-3-1 in the final 4 games to close out the regular season, allowing 5 or more goals in each of the contests. The Over is on a 5-0 run for the Leafs.

Boston wasn’t much better, dropping the final 2 games at Washington and home to Ottawa, losing out on the Metropolitan Division title to the Florida Panthers in the process. The Under has hit in 8 of the past 9 games for the Bruins, while winning just once in the final 4 contests.

These teams have met 16 times in the Stanley Cup playoffs, with the most recent meeting in 2019. The Leafs and B’s have squared off in the playoffs 4 times in the past 11 years, too.

Boston’s Brad Marchand has 146 career playoff games under his belt, and he has faced the Leafs 21 times in the postseason. He has 7 goals and 14 assists, good for a point-per-game production.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Bruins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-250) | Bruins -1.5 (+190)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Maple Leafs at Bruins projected goalies

Ilya Samsonov (23-7-8, 3.13 GAA, .890 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (22-10-7, 2.58 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)

Samsonov had a topsy-turvy season. At one point, the team placed him on waivers, and he was banished to the Marlies of the AHL. He returned, and made the most of his 2nd opportunity, although he did have a shaky finish to the regular season with 4 or more goals allowed in 3 of his final 5 outings.

He hasn’t faced the Bruins since Nov. 2 in Boston, a 3-2 loss in a shootout. Samsonov was superb in that game, kicking aside 38 of the 40 shots he faced. That was his only time facing the B’s this season.

Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman were in a rotation, and the tandem both figure to see action in the postseason, too. Ullmark is expected to the 1st crack at the Leafs. He allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his final 10 regular-season starts, winning 3 of the final 4 outings.

Ullmark last saw the Maple Leafs Dec. 2 in Toronto, making 37 saves on 40 shots in a 4-3 OTW. That was his only action in the regular season against the Leafs.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-125) have had this hold on the Maple Leafs (+110), and Toronto fans likely wanted to see anybody else in the 1st round. Bettors, however, have to be pleased seeing what has been an historically one-sided matchup, especially in recent postseason memory.

Toronto sports all kind of offense, going several lines deep, but the defense is just so-so, as is the goaltending. That’s not a good sign for a deep run into the postseason. Boston should get off on the right foot in Game 1.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Maple Leafs +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return if you’d like a little bit of insurance, and you just can’t bring yourself to pick Toronto straight up. And you shouldn’t, as the Leafs have dropped 7 straight meetings dating back to their last win against the Bruins on Nov. 5, 2022. While 4 of the past 7 losses have been by a single goal, it’s too expensive to back Toronto, and too risky.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-125) is a strong play in this series opener. Samsonov has been very giving lately. While the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings in this series, we could have a higher-scoring series opener between these 2 familiar foes if we see penalties.

Toronto ranked 7th in the NHL on the power play (23.9%), while the penalty kill was just 23rd (76.9%). Boston was good for 13th on the man advantage (22.2%), while the kill checked in 7th (82.5%).

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Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Ottawa Senators (36-41-4) visit the Boston Bruins (47-19-15) to wrap up their regular seasons at TD Garden Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Senators vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins lead 2-0

The Senators were routed 4-0 by the New York Rangers Monday at Madison Square Garden, cashing the Under for the 4th time in the past 5 games. The total has gone low at a 7-2-1 pace in the past 10 outings, too.

The Bruins need a win in regulation, overtime or a shootout to secure the Atlantic Division title, as the 1st tiebreaker is regulation wins, should Boston tie with the Florida Panthers in points. The Panthers host the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night in Sunrise.

Boston is coming off a 2-0 loss in Washington Monday night as the Under (5.5) cashed. The total has gone low in 7 of the past 8 outings, while the B’s have dropped 2 of the past 3.

Boston has won 4 in a row in this series, including both meetings by a combined 9-4 score. That includes a 6-2 win at TD Garden March 19 in the only meeting in Boston this season.

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Senators at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Senators +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Bruins -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-145) | Bruins -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Senators at Bruins projected goalies

Anton Forsberg (14-12-0, 3.30 GAA, .886 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (22-9-7, 2.59 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 SO)

Forsberg picked up a win last time out in Tampa against the Lightning, allowing just 2 goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 SOW Thursday. He has allowed 7 goals on 49 shots in 2 starts and 3 appearances in April. Forsberg hasn’t faced the Bruins this season.

Ullmark allowed 4 goals on 32 shots in a 6-4 win in Pittsburgh against the Penguins, but he has won all 3 of his starting assignments in April, going 3-0-0 with a 1.98 GAA and .935 SV% in 3 starts. He allowed 2 goals on 31 shots in a 6-2 win at home March 19 against the Sens in his only appearance against them this season.

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Senators at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Senators 2

Moneyline

The Bruins (-225) have dominated this season of late, and they’re playing for a division title. Boston will have the pedal to the metal looking to get the job done, especially in front of its rabid fans. The Senators (+180) are in a tough spot, facing a team in their barn looking to secure a division title. Ottawa didn’t offer much resistance at MSG Monday, and it isn’t likely to be much of a bother to Boston, either.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+120) are a decent play at plus-money on the puck line, although don’t be surprised if it comes down to the end, perhaps needing an empty-net goal to get over the hump.

In 3 of the past 4 victories for the B’s, they have won by 2 or more goals. So, if you like Boston to get the job done, you should like it on the puck line, especially at home against a team well out of the playoffs.

Over/Under

Total 6 (O: -105 | U: -115) is not worth playing, as the goal total is expected to come down right on the number.

The lean would be to the Under, since we’ve seen the total go low in 7 of the past 8 games, and Boston and Ottawa were each shut out in their road games Monday night.

However, the best play is to PASS.

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Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (48-24-5) visit the Boston Bruins (45-17-15) Saturday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins lead 3-0

The Panthers rolled up an impressive 6-0 win on the road against the Ottawa Senators last time out Thursday, pushing against the total. Florida had dropped the 1st 2 stops on the trip in Toronto (6-4) and in Montreal (5-3), and the Over cashed in both outings.

These teams just met March 26 in Sunrise, with the Bruins posting a 4-3 win as moderate underdogs (+125) as the Over (6) connected. The B’s have won all 3 meetings in this series, including the only previous battle in Boston Oct. 30, a 3-2 win in overtime as the Under (6) cashed.

The Bruins pounded the Carolina Hurricanes on the road last time out Thursday, and Boston has won 3 in a row while cashing the Under in 4 consecutive outings. On home ice, Boston is 4-2 in the past 6 games while cashing the Over in 3 straight.

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Panthers at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Panthers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Bruins -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-250) | Bruins -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Panthers at Bruins projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (34-17-3, 2.42 GAA, .913 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (20-9-7, 2.57 GAA, .917 SV%, 2 SO)

Bobrovsky kicked aside all 30 shots he faced in Ottawa Thursday for his 5th shutout of the season in the 6-0 win. He rebounded nicely after coughing up 5 goals on 16 shots in Toronto Monday, a game which saw him pulled after 2 periods.

Bob allowed 4 goals on just 21 shots in the 4-3 loss in Sunrise in the most recent meeting with the B’s March 26. He was also in between the pipes for the 3-1 loss at home Nov. 22, allowing 3 goals on 25 shots. Bobrovsky allowed 3 goals on 26 shots in the OTL Oct. 30 in South Florida, too.

Ullmark is also coming off a road shutout, turning back all 31 shots he faced against the Nashville Predators Tuesday in his most recent outing. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 consecutive starts dating back to March 5.

Ullmark allowed just a single goal on 28 shots in a 3-1 win in Florida Nov. 22, and he allowed 2 goals on 37 shots in a 3-2 OTW Oct. 30 at TD Garden.

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Panthers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Panthers 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-120) are a good play as small favorites on home ice. While 2 of the 1st 3 meetings have been decided by a single goal, the B’s have won all 3 matchups so far this season.

Until the Panthers (+100) figure out a way to get over the hump, you have to continue to back the B’s, especially with this little of risk.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+200) are worth a roll of the dice for the chance to potentially double up.

This play comes with plenty of risk, as Boston has won 3 in a row in the series, but it is 0-4 on the puck line as a favorite in the past 4 tries against Florida. The only game it won in the past 6 meetings, including 3 playoff games, was a 3-1 win in Florida as a slight underdog Nov. 22.

Still, Boston is running hot, posting 3 straight wins against 3 playoff contenders, outscoring the opposition 10-3 in the span.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-115) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in 4 straight games for Boston, although the offense has been good for 3.4 goals per game (GPG) in the previous 3 outings.

For Florida, the Over is 2-0-1 in the past 3 contests, lighting the lamp 13 times across the span for an average of 4.4 GPG. The Panthers got the shutout in Ottawa, but they allowed 11 goals in the 2 games prior to that, and Florida has allowed 3 or more goals in 9 of the past 12 outings.

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Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

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

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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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Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (42-16-15) trek to the Sunshine State to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (39-25-7) Wednesday night. Puck drop at Amalie Arena is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

This is the 4th matchup between these squads this season, with the Bolts taking 2 of 3. Both of the Tampa Bay victories needed extra time: they earned a 5-4 OT win in November at home, and last month it was a 3-2 shootout finish in Boston. Sandwiched in between on Jan. 6 was a 7-3 drubbing by the Bruins at TD Garden as C Trent Frederic scored 2 goals.

Frederic scored his 18th goal of the season on the power play Tuesday night to tie up Boston’s game vs. the Florida Panthers late in the 3rd period. Minutes later, C Pavel Zacha fired in the game winner, which also was his 18th of the season. Boston’s 4-3 win broke a tie with Florida atop the Atlantic Division for 1st place.

Tampa Bay is 6-0-1 in their last 7 games and have returned home after a 4-game West Coast swing. The Bolts outlasted Anaheim 3-2 in overtime Sunday, as LW Anthony Duclair found the back of the net for the 5th time in his 7 games played for Tampa since being acquired from the San Jose Sharks.

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Bruins at Lightning odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:03 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bruins +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Lightning -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-245) | Lightning -1.5 (+198)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -132 | U: +108)

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Bruins at Lightning projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (19-8-7, 2.66 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (26-16-2, 2.94 GAA, .897 SV%, 2 SO)

Ullmark, last season’s Vezina Trophy winner, had won his previous 3 starts before taking the L on Saturday vs. Philadelphia 3-2. The 30-year-old played well despite the loss, making a crucial stop on a breakaway with 26 saves in all.

Vasilevskiy had the night off in Anaheim after suffering the 4-3 OT loss to L.A. the night prior. The defeat snapped 5 straight victories for the Big Cat, who is 8-11-2 in his career vs. Boston.

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Lightning at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Lightning 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

BET LIGHTNING ML (-118).

RW Nikita Kucherov, who is tied with Colorado C Nathan Mackinnon atop the NHL points list (123), failed to register a point for the 1st time in over a month and the Bolts still came out victorious against Anaheim. C Brayden Point and D Victor Hedman will be back in the lineup, and they will help propel an already hot Tampa team to victory.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

No team in the Eastern Conference averages less time per game trailing their opponent than Boston, so I have no interest in taking a shot on the Bolts puck line.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-132).

Point’s 10 goals in 8 games are tied for 2nd-most in the league since March 2. Point and the rest of Tampa’s offensive weapons should have plenty of scoring chances, as should RW David Pastrnak, Boston’s leader in goals with 45. Plus, the Bolts feature the top power play in the NHL (29.03 PP%) and Boston’s is 8th-best (23.64%).

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Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Boston Bruins (41-16-15) visit the Florida Panthers (46-20-5) on Tuesday evening. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston has lost back-to-back games after falling 3-2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Both of the Bruins goals — by RW Justin Brazeau and LW Danton Heinen — came in the final 10 minutes before the Flyers scored with just over a minute to go to seal the victory.

The Panthers snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Flyers on Sunday. Florida scored in each period with 2 in the 3rd. C Sam Reinhart found the back of the net twice while D Brandon Montour had 3 assists in the win.

The Bruins, who trail 1st-place Florida by 1 point in the Atlantic Division, have beaten the Panthers twice this season, winning 3-2 in OT at home and 3-1 in Florida.

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Bruins at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bruins +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Panthers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-250) | Panthers -1.5 (+190)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bruins at Panthers projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (22-8-8, 2.57 GAA, .917 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (32-15-3, 2.38 GAA, .916 SV%, 4 SO)

Swayman has been the Bruins best goaltender this season. His 2.57 GAA puts him 9th in the NHL while his .917 save percentage ranks 2nd. He is 3-2 in his last 5 games and has allowed 14 goals in that span.

Bobrovsky has been not only the best goalie for the Panthers this season, but one of the best in the NHL. His 32-15-3 record is tied for 3rd-best, his .916 SV% is tied for 7th-best, and his 2.38 GAA is the best in the league. He has lost 4 of his last 5 outings and given up 16 goals in that span.

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Bruins at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET PANTHERS (-125).

The Bruins have struggled while playing on the road recently with a 2-5 record in their past 7 games. They have scored 2 goals or less in 4 of their last 6 games and face one of the best goalies in the league. Florida is 4-2 on its home ice in its last 6 games and seems to have found its offensive stride again scoring 3 or more goals in 5 of its last 7 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline is a safer play for the Panthers, who have been sporadic over their past few games and face a premier goalie for the Bruins.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-115).

Boston has failed to hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games and has scored 2 goals or fewer in 4 of its last 6 games. It has allowed 3 goals or fewer in 7 of its last 10. Florida has failed to hit the Over in 5 of its last game and has scored 3 goals or fewer in 4 of its last 5.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (36-18-8) and the Boston Bruins (36-13-15) meet Thursday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Maple Leafs outlasted the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday, rebounding nicely from a 4-1 loss to the Bruins on home ice Monday night. Toronto improved to 10-2-0 in the past 12 games, while the Under has cashed in 2 in a row and 3 of the past 4 outings, including the Boston game.

The Bruins lost 2-1 in OT to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, playing with no rest after toppling the Leafs in Toronto on Monday. The Under has cashed in the past 2 outings, while going 4-2 in the past 6 outings.

With Monday’s win, the B’s have won 6 consecutive meetings in this series, while Boston has won the past 3 on home ice, too. The total has gone low in 3 of the previous 4 meetings.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Bruins -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-190) | Bruins -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Maple Leafs at Bruins projected goalies

Joseph Woll (9-6-1, 2.82 GAA, .914 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (20-6-8, 2.49 GAA, .921 SV%, 3 SO)

Woll turned aside 23 of the 27 shots he faced in Monday’s 4-1 loss against the Bruins. With the exception of a 3-minute span in the 1st period when he allowed an even-strength goal to Morgan Geekie, and a power-play goal to Pavel Zacha, Woll gave the Leafs a chance to win.

Swayman did win that previous meeting in Toronto, kicking aside 31 of the 32 shots he faced in the victory. With Linus Ullmark facing the Oilers, it’s Swayman’s turn in the goaltender rotation. The Alaskan native is 11-5-1 with a 2.30 GAA and .924 SV% with 2 of his season’s 3 shutouts at home.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-145) are moderate favorites, and they’re a sound bet on Thursday night in this rematch from Monday.

Boston has won 6 in a row in this series. And the Maple Leafs (+120) find themselves in the untenable position the B’s were in on Tuesday. Toronto played at home against Buffalo, and then had to hop a play to play a tough opponent on no rest. Granted, it’s not a long flight, but the charter flight of the Leafs didn’t arrive into Hanscom Field in suburban Boston until 1:08 a.m. ET, so it was a late night for the Buds.

The late night, and lack of rest, will favor the more rested Bruins.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+155) are worth a roll of the dice at plus-money.

Boston crushed the Maple Leafs +1.5 (-190) in their barn, and now the Bruins get a chance to do it on their home ice surface. Boston covered the puck line on Monday, and there is no reason to believe its dominance in the series will suddenly cease.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-125) is the lean, but you’ll have to pay a little extra.

The total has gone low in 3 of the past 4 meetings in this series, including 2 of the first 3 battles this season.

Toronto has consecutive Under results for the 1st time since Jan. 21-24, and the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings. For Boston, the Under has cashed in the past 2, and in 4 of the previous 6 contests.

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