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Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins meet Friday for Game 6 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series. The Panthers lead the series 3-2. The opening faceoff at TD Garden is slated for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Florida won Games 2, 3 and 4 but then failed to close out this series when it dropped a taut 2-1 contest in Game 5 Tuesday.

Boston coughed up 6 power-play goals over its 3 straight losses. The Bruins were 4 of 4 on the penalty kill in Game 5.

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Panthers at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline: Panthers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Bruins +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+180) | Bruins +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Panthers at Bruins projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%)

Bobrovsky stopped 26 of 28 shots Tuesday. He has started all 5 games in this series and logged an .896 SV%.

Swayman had 28 saves on 29 Florida shots on goal in Game 5. After faltering in Games 2 and 3, he has rebounded to clock a .943 SV% in the last 2 games.

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Panthers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

Per OddsShark, the PANTHERS (-145) are 5-2 across their last 7 games at TD Garden.

Florida is worthy of the edge in what we can expect to be tight, low-scoring, late-series playoff hockey. The Panthers are out-chancing the Bruins and in 8 playoff games have scored 3 goals or more 7 times.

Per Hockey-reference.com, in even-strength play, Florida owns a 60% Corsi number in this series. The Panthers have been held to fewer shots as the series has worn on, but that puck-possession number is worthy of attention. And in 5-on-5 play, Florida shooting just 7.6% for the series has the look of a number ripe for regression.

TAKE THE PANTHERS (-145).

Puck line/Against the spread

Late-series games have been a solid Under in these playoffs, and with these clubs, another 2-1 game or something thereabouts would seem to be in the cards. PASS on sliding the Panthers through with a multi-goal margin.

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in the last 2 games and is the play in this one.

Both teams can defend at a high level (both ranked in the NHL’s top 6 in goals-allowed average during the regular season). Swayman should have a lot of confidence, and the tone of this series looks to be going from loose to tight.

BACK THE UNDER 5.5 (-125).

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Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers Game 5 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 and Florida Panthers meet in Game 5 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Tuesday. The Panthers lead the series 3-1. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Florida is on the precipice of advancing to the Eastern Conference Final as it has won 3 straight over Boston after dropping Game 1. Most recently, the Panthers battled back on Mother’s Day to defeat the Bruins 3-2, cashing as (-162) road favorites.

Boston has managed to record just 15, 17 and 18 shots respectively in their 3 consecutive losses. Florida D Gustav Forsling has been a big reason why the Bruins have found little success offensively. In Game 3, Boston attempted just 6 shots while the 27-year-old was on the ice, compared to 27 for the Panthers.

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Bruins at Panthers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +168 (bet $100 to win $168) | Panthers -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-156) | Panthers -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Bruins at Panthers projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (5-5, 2.28 GAA, .930 SV%) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (7-2, 2.55 GAA, .892 SV%)

Swayman has surrendered 12 goals in the last 3 games, 3 more than he did across six 1st-round outings vs. Toronto. Swayman, who appeared to challenge LW Matthew Tkachuk early in Game 4, told reporters Sunday he was unable to play his position on C Sam Bennett‘s 3rd-period power-play goal which tied it at 2.

Panthers captain C Aleksander Barkov was complimentary of their goaltender’s mental focus as he spoke to reporters after Game 4, and Bobrovsky did not let Bruins LW Pat Maroon rattle his cage during warmups. The 35-year-old shut out Boston for 40 minutes in Game 4 after allowing a couple of quick goals in the 1st period.

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Bruins at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

INCLUDE PANTHERS (-205) IN A PARLAY.

Bruins LW Brad Marchand is out for this do-or-die matchup after getting punched by Bennett in Game 3, which caused Boston’s captain to miss Game 4 as well. The team will try to rally around the moment, but it won’t be enough against the defending conference champs.

Laying over 2 bucks on the ML is too steep, so we need a dance partner in a parlay. I like including the Panthers (-205) along with the Vancouver Canucks +1.5 (-152 at Edmonton Oilers, 9:30 p.m. ET), as Edmonton’s goaltending has struggled. That 2-leg parlay pays out +146.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Instead of laying (-156) on Bruins +1.5, take a shot on WILL THERE BE OVERTIME: YES (+360).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-114).

These teams are at the top of the list among the 8 remaining playoff teams when it comes to hits delivered this postseason, and I am anticipating another physical, tight game. The Bruins are fighting to keep their season alive, and the Panthers don’t want to have to go back to Boston for a Game 6.

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Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins meet for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference 2nd-round series. The opening faceoff at TD Garden is slated for 6:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Series: Panthers lead 2-1

Florida has pounded Boston 6-1 and 6-2 in taking the last 2 games after a 5-1 loss in the opener. The Panthers outshot the Bruins 66-33 over those 2 wins.

Boston has been shorthanded 12 times over the last 2 games, coughing up 5 power play goals.

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Panthers at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline: Panthers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Bruins +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+170) | Bruins +1.5 (-210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Panthers at Bruins projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%)

Bobrovsky stopped 15 of 17 shots Friday. He owns an .892 SV% in these Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Swayman yielded 5 goals Friday. He’s been touched up for 9 goals over the last 2 games after logging a .955 SV% through his 1st 7 games of these playoffs.

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Panthers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Bruins 2

Moneyline

Expect a relatively tight game, but Florida is worthy of the edge. The Panthers are out-chancing the Bruins and in 8 playoff games have scored 3 goals or more 7 times.

A Florida lean is here, and while a Panthers-by-2 play makes for more risk, the return on the Puck Line is solid. PASS on the ML; shoot for the plus money on getting the Panthers by with a cushion.

Puck line/Against the spread

Florida prevailing by a tally in the neighborhood of 4-2 or 5-3 isn’t an odd-on likelihood. But the return on a Panthers club with mojo makes for a sound investment on FLORIDA -1.5 (+170).

Over/Under

The Over has cashed in each of Florida’s last 6 games, and the Panthers have averaged a robust 33.9 shots per game over their last 7.

The Over is 7-3 across the last 10 Florida-Boston meetings.

Per NaturalStatTrick, 5-on-5 expected-goals-against numbers for these playoffs would peg both sides as being a tad defense-fortunate so far. Expect the Bruins to have a solid game defensively, especially in a down-in-the-series effort on home ice. But the pricing here is solid; in fact be prepared to move quickly to avoid a line change working against you.

BACK THE OVER 5.5 (+110).

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Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Friday. The series is tied 1-1. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Florida evened up the series by a score of 6-1 in Game 2 Wednesday, cashing as a (-156) home favorite. The Over came through for the 7th time in 10 matchups between these teams.

Panthers LW Matthew Tkachuk and Bruins RW David Pastrnak drew the postgame headlines for their fight in the 3rd period, while C Aleksander Barkov earned 3 Stars with 2 goals and 2 assists.

Boston took a 1-0 lead into the 1st intermission as C Charlie Coyle scored his 1st goal of the postseason. Florida would go on to score 6 unanswered in periods 2 and 3.

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Panthers at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Bruins +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+205) | Bruins +1.5 (-255)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Panthers at Bruins projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (5-2, 2.71 GAA, .893 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (5-3, 1.82 GAA, .942 SV%) vs.

Bobrovsky stopped 14 of 15 shots he faced in Game 2. The 2-time Vezina Trophy winner was nominated for a 3rd after sporting a 2.37 GAA with 6 shutouts during the regular season.

Swayman surrendered 4 goals in Game 2, the most during the postseason. Swayman’s SV% is still the highest and his GAA the lowest amongst all remaining goaltenders in the playoffs.

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Panthers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida 4, Boston 3

Moneyline

BET FLORIDA (-125).

I would much rather back a Florida team that went on the road and won in overtime twice at TD Garden last postseason, as well as once in Toronto and twice more in Carolina.

If Friday night’s game is decided in regulation, the Panthers have had the better track record thus far, as their goal differential per 60 is best among Eastern Conference playoff teams (0.73).

Additionally, Florida has averaged the 3rd-most time per playoff game leading its opponent (25:13), so I expect it to maintain at least a 1-goal advantage and hold on for the Game 3 win.

Puck line/Against the spread

Consider adding Bruins +1.5 (-255) to a parlay.

This is too much juice for a single bet to back Boston +1.5 (-255). However, if you are looking to spread out action across multiple days, consider pairing the Bruins’ PL with the New York Rangers +1.5 (-200 at Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday at 7 p.m. ET), which would pay out +108 in a 2-leg parlay.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-106).

RW Kyle Okposo and Tkachuk each have scored 4 goals with 6 assists this postseason.

C Carter Verhaeghe, who leads Florida with 5 goals, told reporters after Game 2 that the Panthers were “kind of out of it” due to having extended time off between playoff series. After a 6-goal performance in Game 2 that saw C Saw Reinhart record 4 assists, it seems like the Panthes are certainly back in it offensively.

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Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers meet in Game 2 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Wednesday. The Bruins lead the series 1-0. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lightning vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston took down Florida in Game 1 by a score of 5-1, cashing as a (+139) road underdog. After a scoreless 1st period, LW Matthew Tkachuk gave Florida a 1-0 advantage in the 2nd. C Morgan Geekie tied it up just over a minute later thanks to some traffic created by C Pavel Zacha, who was credited with the assist along with RW David Pastrnak.

In the same period, D Mason Lohrei would go onto score the eventual game-clinching 2nd Bruins goal, the 1st career postseason goal for the 23-year-old. D Brandon Carlo managed to make it back to South Florida in time for the game after the birth of his 2nd child and also lit the lamp to make it a 3-1 game after 40 minutes.

RW Justin Brazeau, who earned a spot in the Bruins lineup for the final 3 games of the Maple Leafs series, scored his 1st career playoff goal in the 3rd period. LW Jake DeBrusk tallied Boston’s 5th and final goal with an empty-netter, and now the Bruins have won 5 straight over Florida after choking away a 3-1 lead in last year’s 1st-round series.

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Bruins at Panthers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +136 (bet $100 to win $136) | Panthers -164 (bet $164 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-192) | Panthers -1.5 (+158)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Bruins at Panthers projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (5-2, 1.42 GAA, .955 SV%) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (4-2, 3.00 GAA, .890 SV%)

Swayman completed the Toronto series with the 6th-fewest goals allowed in a single playoff series since 2003-04, joining the likes of former Bruins Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Tim Thomas. The 25-year-old has allowed 2 or fewer goals in each of his postseason starts, tied for 2nd-best in NHL history.

Bobrovsky got off to a strong start in Game 1, stopping 13 shots, including 6 high-danger chances in the 1st period. The 2-time Vezina Trophy winner recorded 6 shutouts during the regular season, tied for the most in the NHL.

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Bruins at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

BET BRUINS (+136).

Only 4 Boston players (David Krejci, Daniel Paille, Nathan Horton & Mirsolav Satan) in the past 30 years have recorded 3 or more game-winners in a single postseason.

LW Brad Marchand has a chance of joining that group, as the Bruins captain tallied 2 game-winners in the 1st round alone. Expect Marchand, Pastrnak & Co. to head back to Boston up 2-0.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no need to risk laying that much juice grabbing a puck and a half when the plus-money underdog price is out there.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-106).

Boston is 1st amongst Eastern Conference playoff teams when it comes to expected goals for (17.57), while it also has allowed the most shots on goal against (198). Swayman has been splendid, but it’s hard to expect C Sam Reinhart, C Carter Verhaeghe and C Aleksander Barkov to stay in check offensively.

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Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Boston Bruins face the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 2nd-round series on Monday. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 2-1 overtime win in Game 7 over Toronto to win its 1st-round series 4-3 and cover as a -131 home favorite. RW David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal less than 2 minutes into OT as the Bruins avoided a series loss after being up 3-1.

Florida cruised through the 1st-round, taking down the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1. It finished the series with a 6-1 victory on Monday as a -176 home favorite. C Aleksander Barkov and C Carter Verhaeghe each scored 2 goals with an assist in the dominant victory.

Boston won all 4 regular-season meetings, 3 by 1 goal, and only 1 game had  more than 5 goals totals (7).

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Bruins at Panthers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Panthers -175 (bet $175 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: +105 | U: -125)

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Bruins at Panthers projected goalies

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

Swayman was the goalie in 6 of the 7 1st-round games for the Bruins and went 4-2. He allowed 9 goals in the series and had a 1.49 GAA and .950 SV%, both better than his season averages.

Bobrovsky was the only goalie to see action in the 1st round for the Panthers. He went 4-1 and allowed 14 goals with a 2.78 GAA and .896 SV%, both worse than his season averages.

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Bruins at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Bruins 1

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on Florida (-175) to win at home.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET PANTHERS -1.5 (+155).

In 5 of its last 8 games, Florida has won by 2 or more goals including each of its last 2 wins in the 1st round. It has scored 3 or more goals in each of its last 8 games and scored 5 or more goals in 2 of its last 3 while allowing 3 or fewer goals in 9 of its last 10. Boston has scored 2 or fewer goals in each of its last 3 games and in 6 of its last 9.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-125).

This series will feature 2 of the top goalies in the NHL and while Bobrovsky had a less-than-stellar 1st-round, this matchup with be a defensive battle. The Bruins have allowed 2 or fewer goals in each of their last 5 games and 7 of their last 9 while the Panthers have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 7 of their last 9 including 2 shutouts in that span.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins Game 7 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 battle in Game 7 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Saturday. The series is tied 3-3. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+/CBC). 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 have clawed their way back in the series after being down 3-1 to even the series after taking down the Bruins 2-1 Thursday and cashing as +108 favorites. RW William Nylander led the way on offense with both goals, while 3 different Toronto players had assists, including D Morgan Rielly who had 2.

Boston has lost all momentum in the series after back-to-back losses and failing to cash as a -119 road favorite Thursday. C Morgan Geekie was the lone goalscorer for the Bruins as LW James Van Riemsdyk and D Kevin Shattenkirk were each credited with an assist.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins odds

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  • 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: +110 | U: -135)

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Maple Leafs at Bruins projected goalies

Joseph Woll (12-11-1, 2.94 GAA, .907 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO)

Woll has been the unsung hero for the Maple Leafs in this series. After G Ilya Samsonov, who is the Leafs main goalie, started the series, Woll has replaced him with a 2-0 record in his 2 starts. He has allowed just 2 goals in his 3 appearances in the series.

Swayman has been in the net for the Bruins in all games but 1 in this series and has a 3-2 record. He has allowed just 8 goals in that span for a GAA of 1.60 and SV% of .947, both better than his season averages.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

BET BRUINS (-135).

While Boston has lost back-to-back games, it returns to its home ice Saturday where it will have the roaring crowd and momentum back on its side. Boston has struggled offensively in the past 2 games, scoring 1 goal in each contest, but has scored 7 goals combined in its previous 2 games at home in this series.

Toronto has not scored more than 3 goals in any game in this series.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline has better value for the Bruins.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-135).

The Over has failed to hit in each of the last 5 in this series, with the Maple Leafs scoring 2 or fewer goals in 5 of the 6 games. Both goalies who are expected to start have played phenomenally and will help the Under hit.

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Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’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 6 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series Thursday night. Boston leads 3-2. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TBS/NESN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston snapped a 2-game winning streak and failed to close the series on Tuesday, losing 2-1 in overtime and failing to cover as a -172 home favorite. C Trent Frederic was the only Bruins player to find the back of the net off an assist from LW Pat Maroon.

Toronto extended its season with Tuesday’s win while covering as a +155 road underdog. D Jake McCabe opened the scoring for the Maple Leafs while LW Matthew Knies scored the game-winner.

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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): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Bruins at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (12-11-1, 2.94 GAA, .907 SV%)

Swayman is the expected starter for the Bruins on Thursday. He has started in 4 of the 5 games in this series with a 3-1 record and just 6 total goals allowed. His 1.49 GAA and .952 SV% series averages are better than his season marks.

While Ilya Samsonov has seen the most production for the Maple Leafs this season, it is hard to see Woll not earning the start after his 1-goal victory on Tuesday. In his 2 appearances in this series, Woll has allowed just 1 goal with a .970 SV%.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 2

Moneyline

BET BRUINS (-110).

Boston has won both games in Toronto this series and is 3-1 in its last 4 road games. It had an uncharacteristically bad performance on Tuesday scoring just 1 goal, but it has held Toronto to 2 or fewer goals in 4 of the 5 games in this series. With Toronto’s lack of offense, expect the Bruins to close out the series on Thursday.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

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

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 5.5 (+100).

The Under has hit in 4 consecutive games in this series with the Bruins scoring 3 or fewer goals in 3 of the last 4 games and the Leafs scoring 3 or fewer goals in each of the 5 games. As always, with the season on the line, in a tight game in the closing minutes, there is a possibility of an empty net goal which would all but destroy an Under.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’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 5 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Tuesday. The Bruins lead the series 3-1. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs at Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Toronto has dropped back-to-back games after falling 3-1 Saturday and failing to cash as a -127 home favorite. RW Mitch Marner scored the lone goal for the Maple Leafs, which came in the 3rd period and prevented a shutout.

All 3 goals came in the 1st 2 periods for Boston, which cashed as a +115 road underdog. LW Brad Marchand led the way with a goal and an assist.

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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 9:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Bruins -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-190) | Bruins -1.5 (+155)
  • 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) vs. Jeremy Swayman (25-10-8, 2.53 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO)

Samsonov ranks 38th in the NHL in GAA and 45th in SV%. He has allowed 2 or more goals in each game this series with his GAA (3.32) being slightly higher than his season average. His SV% in this series (.883) is slightly lower than his season average, as well.

Swayman has the 8th-best GAA in the NHL and is tied for the 5th-best SV%. Boston has won each game he has started in this series, with the goalie giving up 2 or fewer goals in each start. His 1.34 GAA and .956 SV% are both higher than his season averages.

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Maple Leafs at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

BET BRUINS (-165).

Returning home with a commanding lead, look for the Bruins to amp up the pressure in order to put this series away. They have won back-to-back games, both on the road, and have the Leafs on the ropes. They have not allowed more than 3 goals in any game this series and have scored 3 or more in 3 of the 4 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

While there is a chance for Boston to cover the -1.5 (+155) puck line, the moneyline is a safer play. If it comes down to their season on the line, the Maple Leafs would send the all-out attack and could sneakily erase a deficit.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-120).

Boston has scored 3 or more goals in 3 of the 4 games thus fare with the teams scoring 6 or more goals in 2 of the 4 games. In a crucial Game 5, with the Bruins trying to put the Leafs away and the Leafs fighting to keep their season alive, expect a fast-paced, high-attack game resulting in more goals.

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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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