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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 (4-5-1) meet the Carolina Hurricanes (6-2-0) at Lenovo Center in Raleigh Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Hurricanes odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Hurricanes won 2-1 in 2023-24

The Bruins lost 2-0 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday as a moderate favorite (-149) as the Under (6.5) cashed. The B’s are just 1-3-1 across the past 5 games, with the lone success coming in a 4-3 OT victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

The North Carolina State Fair is over, and that means the Hurricanes are back in town after a 6-game road trip. Carolina picked up 10 points out of a possible 12 points on the impressive road trip, while F Sebastian Aho had a pair of game-winning goals on the journey.

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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 of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bruins +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Hurricanes -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-175) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (3-3-1, 2.97 GAA, .900 SV%) vs. Pyotr Kochetkov (3-1-0, 2.77 GAA, .894 SV%)

Swayman is expected to get the starting nod. He picked up a win last time out against Toronto, stopping 20 of 23 shots. Swayman faced the Canes in back-to-back starts April 4-9 at the end of last season, splitting the starts while allowing 5 goals on 55 shots.

Kochetkov allowed 3 goals on 27 shots in Monday’s 4-3 OTW at Vancouver, and he has won back-to-back starts with 5 goals allowed on 59 shots. He allowed just a single goal on 23 shots in a 4-1 road win April 9 in Boston in his only start against the Bruins last season in the regular season.

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Bruins at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Hurricanes 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (+140) are worth playing as moderate underdogs on the road.

The Hurricanes (-165) are back home after a tremendous showing on the road out west, but Carolina finds a tough team waiting for it, albeit one which has been struggling lately.

Carolina has lost the past 2 home games against the Bruins, while these teams have split the past 10 meetings right down the middle.

Puck line/Against the spread

If you’re more on the conservative side, play Bruins +1.5 (-175). However, that’s a little too expensive for my liking. If you like Boston, just play it straight up for a much, much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in the past 3 meetings, while going low in 6 of the past 7 battles in this series.

Boston has cashed low in 3 of the past 5 games, including the previous 2 road outings.

For Carolina, the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, while going 5-2-1 in 8 contests this season.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Philadelphia Flyers (2-6-1) and Boston Bruins (4-4-1) meet Tuesday at TD Garden. The opening puck drop will be at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Boston won last season’s series 2-1-0

Philadelphia last played on Sunday, losing 4-3 at home to the Montreal Canadiens after a Saturday-night win (7-5 vs. Minnesota Wild) on home ice. Prior to Saturday, the Flyers had lost 6 straight (0-5-1).

The Bruins head into Tuesday’s game after 2 straight off days following a 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday. And that triumph snapped a 3-game skid (0-2-1) for Boston. The Bruins allowed just 23 shots on goal, a season-low, in Saturday’s win over the Leafs.

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Flyers at Bruins odds

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Moneyline: Flyers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Bruins -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-150) | Bruins -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Flyers at Bruins projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (2-2-1, 3.56 GAA, 0.872 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (3-3-1, 2.97 GAA, .900 SV%)

Ersson coughed up 5 goals in 26 shots in the club’s Saturday game. Since stopping 24 of 26 pucks in his Oct. 11 season debut, he has clocked a mere .862 SV%.

Swayman also toiled on Saturday, making 20 saves against 23 Toronto shots. He notched a .925 SV% across 4 games from Oct. 12-22, but has logged a mere .870 SV% in 2 games since.

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Flyers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Flyers 2

Moneyline

PASS: The Puck Line offers better relative value in this matchup.

Puck line/Against the spread

Philadelphia opened the season with a West Coast road trip and has overall played a tough slate so far. The Flyers have been undone by a shaky .851 SV% in 5-on-5 play, but Philly is the value side on the puck line with the way its priced.

Overall, the Flyers’ goals for and allowed vs. expected tell a story of a club that may not be over-.500, but not one struggling to the degree it has so far.

Both clubs have had their share of penalty problems, and the Bruins have struggled on the kill, at least in spurts. And just overall, Boston has let a lot of pucks fly toward its net of late. The Bruins have allowed 32-plus shots in 3 of their last 4 games.

BACK THE FLYERS +1.5 (-150).

Over/Under

The goalie matchup could be one that settles with a higher total before puck drop. And it’d be tempting to wait out a potential move to a total of 6.5.

The analytics and the lack of high-danger juice (neither side generates many quality attempts from the slot) point to a game landing on 4 or 5 goals being enough of a probability to make the UNDER 6 (-110) worth a look.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins 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 (4-4-0) travel to meet the Boston Bruins (3-4-1) at TD Garden Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Bruins won 4-0 in regular season in 2023-24, and 4-3 in postseason

The Maple Leafs were trounced 5-1 by the St. Louis Blues at home Thursday, and they’ve been outscored 11-3 in the past 2 games, both losses. Toronto has cashed the Over at a 2-0-1 clip in the previous 3 outings, while going 3-1-1 in the past 5 games.

The Bruins have had a power outage on offense lately, going 0-2-1 in the past 3 outings. Boston has scored just 3 total goals in the winless span, while allowing 11 markers. The B’s have allowed 3 or more goals in 6 of 8 games this season, too. The Over is 5-3 in 8 outings.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Bruins +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs -1.5 (+200) | Bruins +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Maple Leafs at Bruins projected goalies

Anthony Stolarz (3-2-0, 1.83 GAA, .938 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (2-3-1, 2.99 GAA, .904 SV%)

Stolarz has won 3 of his past 4 starts, while allowing 2 or fewer goals in each of his 5 outings to date. That including 32 saves on 34 shots in a 5-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday. He has never faced the Boston Bruins in his NHL career.

Swayman is winless in his past 4 starts, going 0-3-1 since his last win Oct. 12 against the Los Angeles Kings. That including 27 saves on 31 shots in a 5-3 loss against the Dallas Stars Thursday. He was a perfect 3-0-0 with a 1.30 GAA and .959 SV% in 3 starts against the Maple Leafs in 2023-24.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1

Moneyline

The BRUINS (+100) are a strong play as short ‘dogs at home. Boston is 0-2-1 in the past 3 games, and it has managed just 3 goals in the span. However, facing the Maple Leafs (-120) should be the elixir to cure Boston’s scoring ills.

Boston dominates Toronto year in and year out, and Swayman was a perfect 3-for-3 in the regular season against the Maple Leafs.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Bruins +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return as an underdog on the puck line. If you’re a conservative bettor, and you’re looking for a little insurance, that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

The Maple Leafs -1.5 (+200) can’t be trusted, as they’ve lost 3 of the past 4 games, each by 3 or more goals.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-115) is a tremendous play in this Atlantic Division battle.

While the Over is 2-0-1 in the past 3 games for the Maple Leafs, but the Under has a 4-3-1 edge in 8 outings this season.

For the Bruins, the Under is 2-1 in the past 3 outings, with Boston averaging just 1.0 GPG in the span, while allowing 3.7 PPG.

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Dallas Stars at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Dallas Stars (5-2-0) visit the Boston Bruins (3-3-1) Thursday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Stars vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of season. Bruins won 2-0 last year.

Dallas fell 4-2 against Buffalo Tuesday while failing to cover as a -146 road favorite. C Tyler Seguin and D Thomas Harley each found the back of the net in the loss while RW Evgenii Dadonov had 2 assists.

Boston has lost back-to-back games after being shut out 4-0 against Nashville Tuesday and failing to cover as a +126 road underdog. It returns home Thursday for the first time in 10 days.

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Stars at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Stars -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Bruins -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+220) | Bruins +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Stars at Bruins projected goalies

Casey DeSmith (1-1-0, 1.53 GAA, .941 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (2-2-1, 2.77 GAA, .911 SV%)

DeSmith was awesome in his first start of the season, stopping all 25 shots Seattle fired his way. He stopped 23 of 26 in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals in his 2nd start.

Swayman has been fluid to open the season for the Bruins. He ranks 21st in GAA and 17th in SV%. After starting the season with back-to-back wins, he has lost each of his last 3 starts while allowing 9 goals in that span.

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Stars at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

BET STARS (-115).

While each of Dallas’ losses have come on the road, its offense is going to be what will carry it to victory Thursday. The Stars have scored 11 goals combined in their last 4 games while allowing just 10 in their last 6 total. Boston has scored just 1 goal total in its last 2 games while scoring 2 or fewer goals in 3 of its last 5 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the moneyline in this matchup.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-120).

The Bruins have allowed 2 or more goals in each of their last 4 games including 3 or more in 3 of the 4. They have scored 3 or more in 2 of their last 4 and hit the Over in 4 of their 7 games. Dallas has scored 8 goals in its last 3 games combined while allowing 8 in that span.

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Boston Bruins at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Boston Bruins (3-2-1) take on the Nashville Predators (0-5-0) as part of the NHL’s “Frozen Frenzy” Tuesday. Puck drop from Bridgestone Arena is set for 8:45 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Predators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

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

The B’s are on the final leg of a 3-game road trip after beating Colorado 5-3 Wednesday as +118 underdogs and losing 2-1 in OT to Utah Saturday as -139 favorites. RW David Pastrnak was a -2, had 2 shots on goal, 0 points and a costly penalty in overtime vs. Utah. It was just the 2nd time this season he was held without a point.

The Preds are still winless after making possibly the biggest splash this offseason via free agency. They fell 5-2 Saturday as -192 home favorites against the Detroit Red Wings. C Steven Stamkos scored his 1st goal as a Pred. It was in his patented spot on the left wing on the power play for a one-timer. That tied the game at 2 in the first minute of the 3rd period, but Detroit netted 3 more to finish it off.

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Bruins at Predators odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bruins +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Predators -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-225) | Predators -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bruins at Predators projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (2-1-1, 2.71 GAA, .905 SV%) vs. Juuse Saros (0-4-0, 3.64 GAA, .875 SV%)

Swayman was the tough-luck loser last time out, stopping 30 of 32 in Saturday’s OT loss at Utah. He made 1 start against Nashville last season and stopped 33 of 35 in a 3-2 win.

Saros hasn’t been terrible thus far. He did allow 6 goals to Seattle in his 2nd start, but it has been 2 or 3 goals allowed in the rest. He stopped 19 of 22 in the 5-2 loss to Detroit Saturday. He was 0-2-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .918 SV% against Boston last season.

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Bruins at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 5, Predators 3

Moneyline

I understand why Nashville is favored here. The Predators are far too talented to be 0-5 or go 0-6. But it’s happening. They have been outscored 19-7 over their last 4 games. The Preds are 1-5-1 against Boston this decade. They can beat up on the Chicago Blackhawks (Friday) and Columbus Blue Jackets (Saturday) after this game. I’m TAKING BRUINS (+115).

Puck line/Against the spread

Pastrnak had a bad game last time out. I feel like he’s going to be extra motivated in this one. Take DAVID PASTRNAK ANYTIME GOAL (+125).

Over/Under

The B’s are 4-2 O/U thus far, and Nashville is 3-2. Boston is tied for 10th at 3.5 goals/game and 7th with a 13.3% shooting percentage. Nashville has lost the last 4 games by multiple goals and have allowed 5 empty-netters already.

This one is going OVER 6 (-110).

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Boston Bruins at Utah Hockey Club odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Boston Bruins (3-2-0) make the 2nd stop on a 3-game road trip against the Utah Hockey Club (3-1-1) at Delta Center in Salt Lake City Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Utah Hockey Club odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting

The Bruins opened the road trip with a 5-3 victory against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday as a light underdog (+118) as the Over (6.5) cashed. The total has gone high in 4 of 5 games for the B’s, while winning 3 of the past 4 outings.

The Utah Hockey Club suffered a 5-4 OTL on the road against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. UHC has gone to overtime in 3 of the past 4 outings, and the Over has hit in 4 of their 5 games.

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Bruins at Utah Hockey Club odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bruins -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Utah Hockey Club +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+200) | Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bruins at Utah Hockey Club projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (2-1-0, 2.98 GAA, .893 SV%) vs. Connor Ingram (3-0-1, 3.88 GAA, .868 SV%)

Swayman allowed 4 goals on 26 shots in a 4-3 setback against the Florida Panthers at TD Garden Monday, and he has coughed up at least 4 goals in 2 of his 3 showings to date.

Ingram allowed 5 goals on 34 shots in a 5-4 OTL last time out against Anaheim on the road, and he has conceded at least 4 goals in 3 consecutive outings. All of his past 3 starts have ended up going to overtime.

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Bruins at Utah Hockey Club picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 5, Utah Hockey League 4

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-125) are actually a pretty strong value, all things considered.

While the Utah Hockey Club (+105) has certainly been a great early season story, it has allowed at least 3 goals in 4 in a row, and 4 or more goals in 3 of the previous 4 outings.

It won’t be easy for Boston going into raucous Delta Center, as the atmosphere has been absolutely electric there so far, the B’s are a top-tier team, and it won’t be fazed.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Utah Hockey Club +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return if you’d like a little bit of insurance. That’s too expensive. If you like Utah, back it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

Utah has hit the Over in 4 of 5 games to date, lighting the lamp 4 or more times in 4 of its 5 outings, while the defense and goaltending has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 consecutive outings.

For Boston, the Over has cashed in 4 of 5 games, with the B’s going for 4.0 goals per game (GPG) so far, while allowing 3.6 GPG.

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Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Boston Bruins (2-2-0) take on the winless Colorado Avalanche (0-3-0) Wednesday. Puck drop from Ball Arena is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Avalanche odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

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

The B’s enter Denver 2-0 against everyone not named the Florida Panthers. They’re already 0-2 against Florida after a 4-3 home loss as -122 favorites against the defending champs Monday. RW David Pastrnak ended his 3-game goal streak with no points and just 2 shots on goal. Florida was 1-for-5 on the power play, and Boston was 0-for-4, which was the difference.

The Avs are tied for 3rd on the PP at 33.3%, but their problem is they are last with 6.67 goals allowed per game and 31st with a 57.1% penalty kill. They have allowed 6+ goals in all 3 games thus far, and 2 of those were against Columbus and the New York Islanders. C Nathan MacKinnon is doing his part with 1 goal and 4 assists thus far.

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Bruins at Avalanche odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bruins +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Avalanche -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-225) | Avalanche -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: +105)

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Bruins at Avalanche projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (2-1-0, 2.98 GAA, .893 SV%) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (0-2-0, 6.58 GAA, .787 SV%)

Swayman dropped a 4-3 game Monday to the Panthers. He stopped 22 of 26 fired his way. That is now, quietly, 2 of 3 games he has allowed 4 goals. That’s something to keep an eye on as we progress because the team shipped G Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators in the offseason. Swayman faced the Avs twice last season, and despite dropping one via a shootout, he was great in both. He stopped 63 of 68 for a 2.40 GAA and .926 SV%

Georgiev has gotten off to a rough start, allowing 5 goals in the Oct. 9 season opener, 3 before being pulled against Columbus Saturday and 5 more against the Isles Monday. This is a situation the team may have to shore up before the trade deadline. Georgiev faced Boston twice last season and was so-so. He allowed 7 goals on 56 shots for a 3.40 GAA.

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Bruins at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Avalanche 3

Moneyline

The odds were tilting the Avs’ way Wednesday morning. They could acquire their first point of the season, but I’m taking the BRUINS (+115) in this one. Avs D Devon Toews is questionable with a lower body injury that made him a late scratch Monday. Boston is a physical team, and while playing in the altitude benefits Colorado, Boston has been good in this building in recent meetings. In the last 3 visits, the B’s lost 4-3 in a shootout (Jan. 8), won 4-0 (Dec. 7, 2022) and lost 4-3 in OT (Jan 26, 2022).

TAKE BRUINS (+115).

Puck line/Against the spread

I don’t like either side of the puck line here, but something that absolutely stands out is ALEXANDAR GEORGIEV OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED (-130). We broke down how porous he has been in goal thus far, and this feels close to a lock.

Over/Under

Both games last season had 7 goals. I really look for the Avalanche to come out and play with desperation trying to avoid falling to 0-4-0. I think they will, but that’s because they’re going to be 0-3-1. The Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 matchups.

BET OVER 6.5 (-115).

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Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Florida Panthers (1-2-0) take on the Boston Bruins (2-1-0) Monday. Puck drop from TD Garden is set for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Panthers lead 1-0

The Panthers took down the Bruins 6-4 last Tuesday in the season opener, but they’ve lost 2 straight since then. The latest was a 5-2 defeat at the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. C Sam Bennett scored his 3rd goal of the season; he had 2 goals against Boston in the opener.

The Bruins have rebounded from that loss to win their next 2 games, 6-4 against the Montreal Canadiens and Saturday’s 2-1 OT win vs. the LA Kings. RW David Pastrnak scored the game-winner and has a goal in each game thus far. G Jeremy Swayman stopped 33 of 34 fired his way Saturday.

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Panthers at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Panthers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Bruins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-250) | Bruins -1.5 (+190)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Panthers at Bruins projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (1-1-0, 3.04 GAA, .897 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (2-0-0, 4.00 GAA, .914 SV%)

Bob has been great thus far. He stopped 24 of 28 against Boston to open the year. He was the tough-luck loser against Ottawa Thursday, stopping 28 of 30 shots.

Swayman didn’t play against Florida in the season opener. He has stopped 53 of 58 shots in victories over Montreal and LA. He stopped 18 of 21 in a victory over Florida during the regular season last year.

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Panthers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

The Bruins are unbeaten at home, and they will remain as such after this game. The Panthers have struggled in their last 2 games on the road, lighting the lamp just 3 times combined.

The BRUINS -125 avenge their season-opening loss at a solid price.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Panthers are far too expensive to play here, and I’m not confident enough in Boston winning by 2+.

PASS.

Over/Under

Both teams are 2-1 O/U thus far. Boston has scored 12 goals in 3 games, and Florida has lit the lamp 9 times. I look for these teams to come out fast and furious as the OVER 6 (+100) cashes.

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Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Montreal Canadiens (1-0) visit the Boston Bruins (0-1) 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 Canadiens vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Bruins won 3-1 in 2023-24

The Canadiens opened up the 2024-25 season with a 1-0 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday to cover as +174 home underdogs. RW Cole Caufield scored the only goal of the game while C Kirby Dach and LW Juraj Slafkovsky assisted.

Boston lost its openingt game 6-4 against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday while failing to cover as a +145 road underdog. Four Bruins scored with D Charlie McAvoy having a goal and an assist.

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Canadiens at Bruins odds

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

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Canadiens at Bruins projected goalies

Sam Montembeault (1-0, 0 GAA, 1.000 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Joonas Korpisalo (0-1, 6.19 GAA, .829 SV%)

Montembeault was spectacular in his season debut allowing no goals while facing 48 shots. The 6ht-year NHL veteran was 16-15 last season with a 3.14 GAA and .903 SV%. He has already surpassed his season total in shutouts from last year.

Korpisalo struggled in his 1st game with the Bruins against a solid attack from the Panthers, stopping just 29 of the 35 shots. He is in his 11th NHL season with his 4th team in 4 years. He was 21-26 with a 3.27 GAA last season.

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Canadiens at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 5, Canadiens 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Boston (-275) to pick up its 1st win of the season on Thursday.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET BRUINS -1.5 (-105).

Boston displayed a strong attack in its season opener, scoring 4 goals. Its defense struggled to stop the Panthers, who have one of the top offenses in the NHL, but against a Montreal team that found the back of the net just once in its opener, expect it to have more success on Thursday. The Bruins’ 1st home game will provide them with the extra energy necessary to not just win, but to pile it on.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-105).

Boston easily topped the Over in its 1st game, totaling 10 goals. Dating back to last season, the Bruins have hit the Over in 4 of their last 7 games. While Montreal struggled to attack in its 1st game, expect them to add the necessary goals to hit the Over. The Canadiens have scored 4 or more goals in 4 of their last 6 games dating back to last season.

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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 meet the Florida Panthers Tuesday in the 2024-25 season opener at Amerant Bank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Panthers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins won regular-season series 4-0; Panthers won 4-2 in playoff series

The Bruins dominated the regular-season with the Panthers, outscoring Florida 13-8 in the 4-game sweep. Three of those meetings were decided by a single goal, however. The Under cashed in 3 of 4 meetings in the regular season, while cashing in the final 3 meetings in the postseason, too.

The Panthers will raise a Stanley Cup champions banner to the rafters in Sunrise on Tuesday night, and begin work on a repeat. Facing Boston is always a tall order, but this Panthers team is not going anywhere anytime soon.

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Bruins at Panthers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bruins +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Panthers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-190) | Panthers -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Bruins at Panthers projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO in 2023-24) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%, 6 SO in 2023-24)

Swayman was slightly better on the road during the regular season, going 12-2-7 with a 2.50 GAA and .919 SV% with 1 of his 3 shutouts away from home. He made just 1 start in the regular season against the Cats, turning aside 18 of 21 shots in a 4-3 victory in Sunrise on March 26.

Bobrovsky was slightly less effective at home, but he was still 19-9-1 with a 2.51 GAA and .910 SV% with 2 SO at Amerant Bank Arena in 30 starts. He was 0-2-2 with a 3.24 GAA and .871 SV% in 4 regular-season outings against the Bruins.

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Bruins at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Panthers 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (+130) are worth a look as moderate underdogs. It’s a banner raising in Sunrise for the Panthers (-155), but sometimes that can be a distraction for the home team. Everything is out of sorts, the game starts later, and there is a lot of pressure to perform. The B’s will be free and easy with little pressure on them.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Bruins +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough return if you are looking for some insurance.

If you like Boston, just play the road team straight up. The B’s won all 4 regular-season meetings, so what’s not to like?

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The total went low in 3 of the 4 regular-season meetings, and it cashed in the final 3 playoff meetings last season, too.

The Under cashed in 5 of the final 6 regular-season road outings for the Bruins, too, while cashing at a 5-1 clip in the final 6 regular-season home games for the Panthers.

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