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

Analyzing Wednesday’s Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins Game 2 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Florida Panthers visit the Boston Bruins Wednesday for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Boston leads the series 1-0. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers got behind the 8-ball really quickly in Game 1, as RW Givani Smith was whistled for an interference call at 4:58 of the 1st period. Exactly 1 minute lately, RW David Pastrnak notched a power-play goal to put Boston up 1-0.

LW Brad Marchand added an even-strength goal early in the 2nd period to make it 2-0, and that stood up as the game-winning tally. Panthers LW Matthew Tkachuk had an unassisted goal in the 2nd, but that was their only marker. Boston led wire-to-wire, although it was a little more difficult than perhaps some expected.

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Panthers at Bruins Game 2 odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Bruins -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-135) | Bruins -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Panthers at Bruins Game 2 projected goalies

Alex Lyon (9-4-2, 2.89 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO – regular season) vs. Linus Ullmark (40-6-1, 1.89 GAA, .939 SV%, 2 SO – regular season)

Lyon stopped 26 of the 29 shots he faced in Game 1. He stepped in for G Sergei Bobrovsky when the latter fell ill in late March, and was a major reason why the Panthers qualified for the postseason. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 8 of the past 9 starts, including his Game 1 showing.

Ullmark earned his 1st career NHL playoff victory by kicking aside 31 of the 32 shots he faced. The 29-year-old Swede has won 5 consecutive starts dating back to a setback on March 28 against the Nashville Predators. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 9 consecutive outings.

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Panthers at Bruins Game 2 picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Panthers 1

Moneyline

The Bruins (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward.

Even if you were to toss in the Bruins on a multi-team parlay, including them sucks the value out of your bet slip or ticket.

AVOID, and look to the puck line instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+110) are a good play at plus money.

Boston cashed on the puck line as the favorite in Game 1, and the B’s have cashed on the puck line in 3 of the past 4 games as a favorite dating back to April 9.

Boston covered the puck line in 2 of the 4 regular-season meetings against Florida, and it covered as the heavy favorite in Game 1. Look for more of the same in Game 2.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (+100) at even money is the way to go.

The Under cashed in Game 1, as the Panthers were able to cobble together just 1 goal and Lyon did a good job holding the B’s to just 2 even-strength goals and one on the powerplay.

The Under is 7-3 in the past 10 Conference Quarterfinals games for the Panthers and is 4-1-1 in their last 6 against winning teams.

The Under is 15-5-1 in Boston’s past 21 against winning teams, and 18-6-2 in the past 26 outings at TD Garden. Look for another defensive slog in Game 2.

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

Analyzing Monday’s Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins Game 1 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wild Card Florida Panthers try to knock off Goliath in the top-seeded Boston Bruins Monday in Game 1 of their 1st-round series at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

After winning the Presidents’ Trophy for the top team in the regular season last year, the Panthers enter as a +275 underdog to win the series. This is a different Panthers club with more physicality up front and less certainty down low. They were 6th in scoring at 3.5 goals per game and 21st allowing 3.3 goals per game. Florida actually handed Boston an overtime loss and 1 of their 12 regulation losses this season.

Boston put it all together this year, ranking 2nd with 3.7 goals per game. They boasted the top defense at 2.1 goals per game and the best penalty kill at 87.3%. The Bruins were even tougher at home, going 34-4-3. Boston has won 6 of the last 9, dating back to 2019, but went 1-1-1 against Florida this year.

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Panthers 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 9:47 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Bruins -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-140) | Bruins -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Panthers at Bruins projected goalies

Alex Lyon (9-4-2, 2.89 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO – reg. season) vs. Linus Ullmark (40-6-1, 1.89 GAA, .938 SV%, 2 SO – reg. season)

The 30-year-old Lyon took over when Sergei Bobrovsky dealt with a nasty illness March 29 and hasn’t looked back. Lyon went 4-1-1 with a 1.83 GAA and .946 SV% in 6 April starts. He beat Boston in a 4-3 overtime win Jan. 28, stopping 38 of 40 shots. We could see Bobrovsky again, but it appears to be Lyon’s show for now.

Ullmark had one of the best goalie seasons in recent memory in an era where scoring is up. There might be some worry of rust because he has only played 3 games this month; albeit he still had a 2.06 GAA and .933 SV%. He was 2-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .925 SV% against the Panthers this season.

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Panthers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Panthers 1

Moneyline

The Panthers are a little bit of a wild card because they took the most shots at 36.8 per game while the Bruins allowed the 9th-fewest at 33.0 per game. Some of those could eventually trickle in. Not in Game 1, though, as Boston is battle-tested.

PASS on the moneyline and look to the spread.

Puck line/Against the spread

Two of the 3 meetings this year and 6 of the last 9 were decided by 2 or more goals. The Bruins were 21-20 on the puck line at home, but that’s not terrible considering they were likely favored in all of them and had to win by more than 1. The Bruins were 9-1-0 down the stretch and should take control of this one and not look back.

Take the BRUINS -1.5 (+115).

Over/Under

The total will be tricky because we’re dealing with a record-setting team against Lyon, who has 31 career starts under his belt. The Panthers were 2-4-4 O/U down the stretch, and Boston was 6-4. All 3 games went Over in the regular season. I, however, will LEAN UNDER 6.5 (-120).

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Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Bruins (58-12-5) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (37-28-10) Saturday in PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston won 2-1 in overtime at home Thursday vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets as -525 favorites. LW Tyler Bertuzzi and RW David Pastrnak scored for the Bruins, who have won 8 of their last 10 and sit atop the Atlantic Division.

The Penguins won 2-0 at home vs. the Nashville Predators as -210 favorites Thursday. Pittsburgh has won 3 of their last 5 after a 4-game losing streak. The Penguins sit 5th in the Metropolitan Division.

Boston leads the season series 2-0, winning 6-5 in OT in Pittsburgh and 2-1 at home.

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Bruins at Penguins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:26 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins -135 (bet $135 to win $115) | Penguins +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+160) | Penguins +1.5 (-220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bruins at Penguins projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (37-6-1, 1.88 GAA, .938 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (22-10-6, 2.90 GAA, .910 SV%)

Ullmark is 2-0-0 with a 3.31 GAA and .902 SV% this season vs. Pittsburgh.  In 20 away games this season he is 16-4-0 with a 2.18 GAA and .932 SV%.

Jarry has struggled in his career vs. Boston with a 3-5-3 record, 3.14 GAA, and .906 SV%. In home games this year, he is 12-5-4 with a 2.79 GAA and .914 SV%.

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Bruins at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

LEAN PENGUINS +115. 

The home team has dominated in these matchups as of late going 21-5 in the last 26 meetings. Boston has struggled in Pittsburgh recently as they are only 3-9 in the last 12 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Puck line/Against the spread

AVOID. 

The Penguins at +1.5 (-220) should be a very safe bet for this game considering both of the previous matchups game were within 1 goal, including an OT finish. But, the line here is far too rich for my blood therefore the risk is not worth the reward.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-112).

The Under is 5-1 in Boston’s last 6 overall and 5-0 in their last 5 when playing on 1 day of rest. The Under is also 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Pittsburgh and 10-3 in the last 13 meetings overall.

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Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Nashville Predators (36-28-8) visit the Boston Bruins (57-11-5) Tuesday. Puck drop from TD Garden in Boston is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Predators suffered back-to-back losses in the final 2 games of their 3-game homestand, including a 3-2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs Sunday. The Preds are just 2-4-1 across the past 7 games and the Under has cashed in 5 of the previous 8 contests.

The Bruins have rattled off 7 straight wins, including a 4-3 shootout victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh on Sunday. That Over (5.5) result snapped a 3-0 Under run. Boston has also won 4 games in a row at home, last falling at TD Garden to the Edmonton Oilers on March 9.

Boston blanked Nashville 5-0 at Bridgestone Arena in the Music City on Feb. 16, as G Jeremy Swayman stopped all 28 shots he faced in the shutout.

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Predators at Bruins odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:32 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Predators +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Bruins -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators +1.5 (+100) | Bruins -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Predators at Bruins projected goalies

Juuse Saros (28-20-7, 2.80 GAA, .915 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (36-5-1, 1.92 GAA, .937 SV%, 2 SO)

Saros was playing pretty well for most of March, but he was slapped down for 7 goals on 39 shots in a setback against the Seattle Kraken last time out on Saturday. He is still 5-3-2 with a 2.84 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 games in March.

Ullmark has let in just 4 goals on 99 shots across his last 3 starts, all victories. He is 5-1-0 with a 2.17 GAA and .929 SV% in 6 starts in March and has been nearly unbeatable on home ice this season, going 20-1-1 with a 1.70 GAA and .942 SV% in 23 games.

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Predators at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Predators 2

Moneyline

The Bruins (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too much to spend on a single bet. Even if you were to toss the B’s into a multi-team parlay, it would suck all of the value out of your ticket.

AVOID, and look to the puck line instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (-120) are a better play on the puck line. While 3 of the past 4 victories for Boston have been in 1-goal games, it still belted the Preds 5-0 in the first meeting. Boston has won 4 straight meetings overall with Nashville and 9 of the past 11 meetings at TD Garden. The favorite is 19-4 in the past 23 in the series, too.

Boston is also 4-2 on the puck line in its last 6 outings as a favorite. However, Nashville is 6-2 on the puck line in its last 8 as an underdog, so be careful and go with a half-unit play at most.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-125) is the best play on the board.

You’ll be going against the series trends, as the Over is 4-0 in the past 4 meetings. However, Ullmark just doesn’t give up anything on home ice, posting that sparkling 1.70 GAA at home this season.

In addition, the Under is 8-3 in the past 11 for the Predators when playing on a single day of rest and is 5-0-1 in the past 6 home games for the Bruins.

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Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Bruins (56-11-5) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (47-16-8) Sunday. Puck drop from PNC Arena is set for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Bruins won 2-1 at home vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday as -170 favorites. C Patrice Bergeron and RW Garnet Hathaway scored the goals for Boston, who have now won 6 games in a row.

The Hurricanes won as -150 home favorites Saturday with a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Carolina posted a 3-goal 3rd period to come out on top after being tied 2-2 after 2 periods. The Hurricanes are 3-2 in their last 5.

This is the final regular-season meeting between these teams. Boston won 3-2 in OT in the 1st game and Carolina won 4-1 in the 2nd.

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Bruins at Hurricanes odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:41 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Hurricanes -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (-270) | Hurricanes +1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +108)

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Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (19-6-4, 2.19 GAA, .921 SV%) vs. Frederik Andersen (19-8-0, 2.44 GAA, .903 SV%)

Swayman is 1-1 in his 2 career starts vs. Carolina, allowing 2 goals on 29 shots, posting an SV% of .931. He allowed 1 goal in Saturday’s game vs. Tampa Bay on 28 shots.

Andersen is 16-3-0 in his 19 career stars vs. Boston, allowing 39 goals on 626 shots for a .938 SV%. He last started in a 2-1 loss vs. the Rangers on March 23. He allowed 2 goals on 16 shots and posted an SV% of .875.

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Bruins at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

LEAN HURRICANES -110.

This is a risky bet and the line for this game is so even because of how even a matchup this is. The Hurricanes have the lean here because the home team is 9-0 in the last 9 meetings and Boston is 0-6 in the last 6 meetings in Carolina. The Hurricanes are also 49-19 in their last 68 home games.

Puck line/Against the spread

AVOID.

There simply is no value on either play. Bet the moneyline or O/U instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-130).

The Bruins are a very solid ATS team, with an ATS record of 43-28, to Carolina’s 30-40 ATS record.

For Boston the Over if 5-1 in their last 6 road games, and for Carolina the Over is 3-1-1 in their last 5 games vs. the Atlantic division. The Over is also 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.

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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.

The Ottawa Senators (34-31-5) and Boston Bruins (53-11-5) meet Tuesday at TD Garden. Opening puck drop in the Atlantic Division tussle is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ottawa vs. Boston odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Ottawa snapped a 5-game losing streak (0-4-1) with a 2-1 Monday win at Pittsburgh. The Senators coughed up 26 goals over those 5 games. The result was better Monday, but Ottawa did allow its most shots in a single game (49) since Dec. 27.

That Dec. 27 game — when the Sens allowed 51 shots — was against these Bruins. Boston lost that game 3-2 in a shootout and is 1-1-1 in 3 meetings with Ottawa. The Atlantic’s 1st-place team beat the Buffalo Sabres 7-0 on  Sunday. The Bruins are back on home ice after a 3-2-0 road trip.

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Ottawa at Boston odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:46 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Senators +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Bruins -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (+100) | Bruins -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ottawa at Boston projected goalies

Mads Sogaard (5-4-2, 3.39 GAA, .881 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (34-5-1, 1.97 GAA, .935 SV%)

Sogaard made 25 saves in a 5-4 shootout loss to the TorontoMaple Leafs on Saturday. He has allowed at least 4 goals in each of his last 6 starts.

Ullmark stopped 30 of 31 shots in his last start against the Sens on Feb. 20. He owns a .939 SV% at home and overall save percentage in even-strength situations of .943 (per leftwinglock.com).

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Senators at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Senators 1

Moneyline

PASS. The Bruins are a lean but only somewhere in the middle (-250 perhaps) and only for bankrolls large enough to absorb the cost.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Bruins are a plus-13 in goal differential over their last 3 games. Look for them to continue that roll playing against an Ottawa club on the ice for a 2nd straight night. Six of Boston’s last 7 wins at home have been by multi-goal margins. BACK THE BRUINS -1.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Too much of a question mark in the Ottawa net. PASS.

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Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks and predictions.

The Boston Bruins (45-8-5) and Edmonton Oilers (32-20-8) meet Monday. Puck drop at Rogers Place is slated for 8:30 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston is continuing a 4-game western swing that opened with a 6-5 win Thursday at the Seattle Kraken. The NHL’s leader in points then collected a 3-1 victory at the Vancouver Canucks Saturday. The Bruins have not lost since Feb. 11 (6-0-0, plus-15 goal differential since).

The Oilers are back on home ice after a 1-1 trip at the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-2 win, Thursday) and Columbus Blue Jackets (6-5 loss, Saturday). Edmonton is 2-0-2 over its last 4 games at Rogers Place.

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Bruins at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline: Bruins -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Oilers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+165) | Oilers +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Bruins at Oilers projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (30-4-2, 1.86 GAA, .938 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (15-12-4, 2.90 GAA, .912 SV%)

Ullmark made 26 saves and scored an empty-net goal in a 3-1 win over Vancouver Saturday. He’s 5-0-0 with a .947 SV% over his last 5 starts.

Skinner is tabbed for his 4th consecutive game for the Oilers. That includes stopping 10-of-12 pucks in a 32-minute relief appearance at the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday. In previous other stretches of frequent work, Skinner has performed well.

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Bruins at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Boston 3, Edmonton 2

Moneyline

Edmonton has allowed more than 3 goals in a game 6 times in February. More than a couple of times that has happened against lesser offenses as well.

Boston has the more disciplined defense, and BRUINS (-140) is a solid play.

Puck line/Against the spread

Six of Boston’s last 9 road tilts have been decided by 2 goals or fewer. There is a lot of juice between these prices. PASS.

Over/Under

This series has hit the Under 6 times in 7 games since 2018. This is a solid price in the market and one worth hitting when Boston and Ullmark are half the equation.

TAKE THE UNDER 6.5 (+110).

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Boston Bruins at Seattle Kraken odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Bruins (43-8-5) and Seattle Kraken (32-19-6) tussle in a Thursday game at Climate Pledge Arena. Start time is slated for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Kraken odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston is setting sail on a 4-game trip through the West. The Bruins have won 4 straight games overall and 3 in a row away from home.

Seattle is back home after a 4-0 loss at the San Jose Sharks Monday. The Kraken are 5-1-1 over their last 7 games in the Emerald City.

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Bruins at Kraken odds

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  • Moneyline: Bruins -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Kraken +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+145) | Kraken +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Bruins at Kraken projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (29-4-1, 1.88 GAA, .937 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Martin Jones (23-10-3, 2.95 GAA, .892 SV%, 3 SO)

Ullmark has held foes to 1 or 2 goals in 10 of his last 13 games. The betting favorite for the Vezina Trophy owns a sparkling .939 SV% over that stretch – and that’s barely over his season mark.

Jones has logged an .846 SV% across 3 starts this month. He owns a shaky .862 SV% over his last 8 games.

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Bruins at Kraken picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Kraken 2

Moneyline

The goaltender matchup gives Boston a significant edge here. The Bruins have had 8 multi-game road trips this season: they are 8-0 in the openers.

But consider a PASS here and shooting for the plus-money on the Puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Bruins are a top-shelf club when it comes to scoring and preventing goals. Against the top-2 scoring teams and top-2 defensive teams in the Western Conference, Seattle is a combined 3-6.

Nine of Boston’s last 10 wins have been by multiple scores. And that has been during a powerplay slump for the most part (Bruins 2 for their last 31 with the man advantage).

TAKE BOSTON -1.5 (+145).

Over/Under

PASS: A lot of respect for both offenses, especially Boston’s – and for Ullmark and the Bruins blueliners.

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Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Bruins (38-7-5) and Toronto Maple Leafs (31-12-8) tangle in Wednesday tilt featuring the top 2 teams in the Atlantic Division. Opening face-off at Scotiabank Arena is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston is winless over its 3 games heading into its 3rd meeting of the season against Toronto. A Bruins club that went 10-1-0 from Jan. 2-24 is 0-2-1 in 3 games since. One of those 10 January wins was against Toronto as the 2 Atlantic foes have split 2 games this season.

The Maple Leafs are at home for a 5th straight game. The Atlantic’s 2nd-place team — 11 points behind Boston — is 2-1-1 on the home stand so far. The 8th-leading scoring team in the NHL (3.39 goals per game) has scored 3-or-more goals in 4 of its last 5 home games.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Bruins -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Maple Leafs +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+190) | Maple Leafs +1.5 (-240)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Bruins at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (12-3-1, 2.34 GAA, .914 SV%) vs. Ilya Samsonov (15-5-2, 2.31 GAA, .917 SV%)

Swayman last played Saturday, allowing 4 goals in a 4-3 loss at Florida.  Over 6 prior games in January, Swayman had logged a .958 SV%.

Samsonov stopped 23 of 24 shots in Sunday’s 5-1 win vs. the Washington Capitals) and has a .925 SV% over his last 7 decisions. The 25-year-old has 4 career starts against the Bruins, and he’s notched an .877 SV% in those games.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

Peg the Bruins’ string of recent setbacks as an aberration. Boston is 4-0-0 in its last 4 road-trip finales. Look for the a close game, but for the visitors to be solid from the blue line in and for them to get a couple extra chances on the powerplay.

TAKE THE BRUINS (-120).

Puck line/Against the spread

The last 2 Boston-Toronto games were 1-goal affairs. Avoid the juice, and STEER CLEAR of this action.

Over/Under

There is an Over lean on the 5.5 goals, but the pricing here nixes any value. PASS.

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Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Bruins (38-5-4) make the 2nd stop of a 5-game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning (30-15-1) Thursday at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Bruins enter on a 6-game winning streak, including a 4-2 win in Montreal to kick off this 5-game road odyssey. Boston has picked up at least 1 point in 20 of the previous 21 games.

The Lightning doubled up the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Tuesday night at Amalie Arena, stopping a 2-game losing streak. Overall, Tampa Bay has won 6 of the last 8 games.

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Bruins at Lightning odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:29 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Lightning -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+200) | Lightning +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Bruins at Lightning projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (25-2-1, 1.82 GAA, .938 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (21-12-1, 2.54 GAA, .917 SV%)

Ullmark, considered the favorite for the Vezina Trophy, just hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. He has won his last 3 outings, including a 4-0 shutout against the visiting San Jose Sharks last time out on Sunday.

Vasilevskiy has posted an impressive 13-4-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and .921 SV% in 18 home starts, but he has managed an 0-2-0 record, 3.60 GAA and .870 SV% in his 2 appearances against the Bruins this season.

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Bruins at Lightning picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Lightning 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-115) are the play in this Atlantic Division showdown.

Boston has won the 1st 2 meetings this season, including a 5-3 win on Nov. 21 in a showdown between Ullmark and Vasilevskiy.

The B’s are 16-5 in the last 21 games on the road, and 22-6 in the last 28 games against teams with a winning overall record. Keep backing Boston until it cools off significantly.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Lightning +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive if you need some insurance. If you like Tampa, just play it straight up for a much better value.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-130) is the best play on the board in this game.

The Under has cashed in 6 of the last 8 meetings in this series, while going 3-0-2 in the last 5 games for the Bruins. The Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 games against Atlantic Division foes for the Lightning, while going 6-2-1 in the last 9 inside the Eastern Conference, too.

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