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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.

The Boston Bruins (20-3-1) and Colorado Avalanche (13-9-1) meet Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Bruins look to bounce back after a rare game in which they did not grab both available points. Boston lost 4-3 to Vegas in a shootout on Monday. Prior to that, the B’s took care of the visiting Avalanche by a 5-1 count on Saturday.

The Avalanche head into play with revenge on their mind after the embarrassing loss in Beantown. The defending champs also took it on the chin in Philadelphia and Winnipeg on the recently concluded 4-game road trip, going 1-3 while being outscored 19-10.

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Bruins at Avalanche odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bruins -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Avalanche +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+140) | Avalanche +1.5 (-180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Bruins at Avalanche projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (14-1-0, 1.93 GAA, .936 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (11-4-1, 2.68 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)

Ullmark was outstanding on Saturday against the Avalanche, turning aside all but 1 of the 25 shots he faced to pick up his 14th victory. Ullmark has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 9 outings since Nov. 1.

Georgiev coughed up 4 goals on 33 shots in Philadelphia Monday, and he has yielded 4 or more goals in each of his last 3 starts, losing 2 of them. He was not in net in the Saturday matchup in Boston.

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Bruins at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Avalanche 3

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-175) are just slightly under my personal limit for a singular money line play. However, as well as the B’s are playing, and how they brushed off the Avs rather easily Saturday, Boston is well worth the play.

Be careful, though. While the B’s are 6-1 in the last 7 against winning teams, it has had its trouble over the years in Denver, losing the last 4 trips to the Mile High City.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Avalanche +1.5 (-180) are a little on the expensive side if you would like a little insurance. If you believe the champs will be able to bounce back, play it on the moneyline for a much better value.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+110) is worth a look at plus-money.

Yes, Ullmark has been outstanding, conceding very little in the crease lately. However, the Over is 11-4 in the last 15 games on the road for the Bruins, while going 3-0-1 in the previous 4 against Western Conference teams.

The Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 games overall for the Avalanche, but the Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Denver.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vegas Golden Knights (18-7-1) wrap up a 4-game road trip against the Boston Bruins (20-3-0) Monday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights have alternated wins and losses across the past 4 games, going 2-1 on the current road trip. VGK has outscored the opposition 10-7 in the past 3 games overall while going 9-1-0 in 10 games against the Eastern Conference.

The Bruins have won 3 in a row since a 5-2 setback at the Florida Panthers on Nov. 23. Boston has won all 9 meetings against Western Conference teams this season and is a perfect 14-0-0 at home.

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Golden Knights at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +150 (bet $100 to win $150) Bruins -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-160) | Bruins -1.5 (+130)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Golden Knights at Bruins projected goalies

Logan Thompson (12-5-0, 2.54 GAA, .920 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (5-2-0, 2.60 GAA, .902 SV%)

Thompson coughed up 4 goals on 47 shots last time out at the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 4-3 setback Thursday. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 7 of his past 10 starts, although he is 8-2-0 during the span thanks to 38 goals of offensive support (3.8 goals per game).

Swayman won last time out against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, allowing just 1 goal on 28 shots and bouncing back from a rough showing in his previous start in Florida on Nov. 23. He went 3-1-0 with a 1.72 GAA and .930 SV% in 3 starts and 5 appearances in November.

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Golden Knights at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+150) are attractive as moderate road underdogs. VGK has won 9 of 10 games against Eastern Conference teams, although the B’s are 9-0-0 in 9 games against the Western Conference and 14-0-0 at home. Something’s gotta give, and the road team has won 4 of the past 5 meetings in this series.

Puck line/Against the spread

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS +1.5 (-160) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance, and just do not trust them straight up.

Vegas is just 1-6 in the past 7 tries against Boston, so there is plenty of risk here. However, the Golden Knights have lost by just 1 goal in 5 of their regulation losses and 1 overtime defeat.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-130) might be the best play of the board here.

The Under is 5-1 in the past 6 games overall for the Golden Knights, while going 4-0 in the past 4 when playing on 1 day of rest.

The Under is 6-2-2 in the past 10 games at home for the Bruins, while going 6-2 in the past 8 meetings in this series, including 4-0 in the past 4 meetings in Beantown.

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Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Colorado Avalanche (13-7-1) and Boston Bruins (19-3-0) meet Saturday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche were stung with a 5-0 setback at Winnipeg Tuesday before bouncing back for a 6-4 victory in Buffalo, cashing a rare Over, Thursday night. The Under was 7-1 before that offensive display. Colorado has alternated wins and losses across the past 5 outings.

The Bruins have won 19 of 22 games overall, and Boston is showing no signs of slowing down. It picked up a 3-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, but the offense has been down a tick. The B’s have a total of just 8 goals in the past 3 games, or 2.67 goals per game (GPG), which is well below the team’s 4.0 GPG average which leads the NHL.

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Avalanche at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Avalanche +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Bruins -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche +1.5 (-180) | Bruins -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Avalanche at Bruins projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (11-3-1, 2.58 GAA, .922 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (13-1-0, 2.00 GAA, .935 SV%, 1 SO)

Georgiev has had some issues lately, coughing up 5 goals on 23 shots in a loss in Winnipeg Tuesday, before allowing 4 goals in a wild 6-4 victory on the road against Buffalo Thursday. Still, he has a tremendous offense behind him, and Georgiev has won 7 of his past 9 starts thanks to great support.

Ullmark is having an amazing season, and he has been a strong part of why the B’s are 19-3-0 through the first 22 games. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 7 of the past 8 starts, and his only loss was in Toronto Nov. 5 when he allowed just 2 goals while receiving only 1 goal of support.

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Avalanche at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (+140) are an amazing value in this road outing. The Bruins (-160) haven’t shown any signs of slowing down, but Colorado is their nemesis. The Avs have made TD Garden its home away from home, winning 11 of the past 13 visits, while winning 7 of the past 9 games in this series.

Yes, the Bruins (-160) are red-hot this season, but they’re due for a stinker, and they’ll fall at home for the first time against their nemesis from the Western Conference.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Avalanche +1.5 (-180) is a little on the expensive side if you just can’t feel them on the money line. However, for a little insurance, it’s just too expensive. If you like Colorado, just play it straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is a strong play at even-money.

While Ullmark has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 7 of his past 8 starts, which seems to point to the Under, the Over is 3-2 in the past 5 games for the Bruins. The offense has averaged 4.0 goals per game, ranking No. 1 in the NHL.

And the Avalanche have scored 3 or more goals in 6 of the past 7 games and 11 of the past 13 overall. This is going to be an offensive showdown.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia Flyers (7-6-3) and Boston Bruins (14-2-0) meet Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flyers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

After a surprising hot start, the Flyers have cooled off. Philly has posted an 0-3-1 mark in the last 4 games, and it has been outscored 19-8 during the span. It suffered a 5-4 loss in overtime last time out on Tuesday night in Columbus.

The Bruins have started hot, and they have stayed hot. Boston is particularly hot at TD Garden, going a perfect record on home ice (9-0). In addition, each of the team’s last 5 home wins have been by 2 or more goals.

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Flyers at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Flyers +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Bruins -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (+105) | Bruins -1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Flyers at Bruins projected goalies

Carter Hart (6-2-3, 2.42 GAA, .929 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (11-1-0, 1.96 GAA, .936 SV%, 1 SO)

Hart has hit the skids lately, allowing 3 or more goals in each of his last 3 starts. Part of the issue has been a lack of offensive support, as he is 1-2-2 in 5 starts in November, but he has a decent 2.56 GAA and .917 SV%.

Ullmark has rattled off 3 straight wins since his lone loss Nov. 5 in Toronto, and he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his 12 starts and 13 appearances. He is even better at home, going 7-0-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .945 SV% in 7 starts at TD Garden.

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Flyers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 5, Flyers 2

Moneyline

The Bruins (-370) will cost you over 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

PASS, and look to the puck line instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (-130) is a strong play on the puck line. Boston has won 5 of the last 6 games and all of those wins have been by 2 or more goals. In fact, Boston has yielded just 2 or fewer goals in each of the games.

And in 11 of the team’s 14 victories, Boston has also won by 2 or more goals. If you like the Bs to win, you should love them on the puck line until they start to cool off.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+105) is a little bit risky, but it’s worth the play at plus-money.

The Bruins cashed the Over last time out in a 5-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, and you can expect a similar result here.

The Flyers have allowed 4 or more goals in each of the past 4 outings, and it isn’t likely to do much better against the high-flying Bs.

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Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Calgary Flames (5-5-2) and Boston Bruins (11-2-0) meet Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames dropped another gut-wrenching 1-goal game Tuesday at the New Jersey Devils, falling 3-2 in regulation. The previous two losses were also 1-goal games — both in overtime — and 5 of the team’s 6 losses during its current skid were by 1 goal.

The Bruins rebounded from a 2-1 road loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday with a solid 3-1 win over the visiting St. Louis Blues Monday. It was the 7th win in as many games at TD Garden for the B’s, who have outscored their competition 28-13 on home ice.

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Flames at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Flames +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Bruins -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-175) | Bruins -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +102 | U: -125)

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Flames at Bruins projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (4-3-2, 2.97 GAA, .893 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (9-1-0, 2.05 GAA, .932 SV%, 1 SO)

Markstrom hasn’t been terribly sharp this season, especially in November. He is winless in his five 5 outings while going 0-2-2 with a 3.46 GAA and .881 SV% across 4 November assignments.

Ullmark has looked like an All-Star in the first full month of the regular season, winning all but one of his 10 starts to date. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 8 of his 11 appearances.

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Flames at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Flames 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-175) are actually a bargain at this price.

Boston is a perfect 7-for-7 at home this season and has managed a perfect 5-0-0 record against Western Conference teams to date.

The Flames have dropped 6 in a row, including each of the first 2 games on their current 4-game road trip. Calgary is a very ordinary 2-2-2 in 6 games against Eastern Conference foes.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+140) are worth playing as a half-unit wager on the puck line.

In Boston’s 6 victories to date as a favorite, it’s covered the puck line in 5 of them.

The Flames +1.5 (-180) have lost 5 of the past 6 games during their skid by just 1 goal, but that’s an awfully large price to pay for a little bit of insurance. Calgary is not playing well and it cannot be trusted.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-125) is worth a play.

The Under has split 3-3 in Calgary’s 6 games against Eastern Conference foes, including 1-1 in 2 road games on its current trip.

The Over has dominated most of the season for Boston, going 7-3-1 in the first 11 games, but the Under is 2-0 in the past 2 outings, with the B’s yielding just 1.5 goals per contest.

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Boston Bruins at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Bruins at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Bruins (9-1-0) and New York Rangers (6-3-2) meet Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Bruins have fired out of the box with 9 wins in 10 games to start the season, including victories in 6 in a row. Boston’s only setback was by a 7-5 score at the Ottawa Senators Oct. 18. During the 6-game win streak, Boston has won twice in overtime and once in a shootout.

The Rangers have posted 3 wins in a row, including a 1-0 OT win against the Philadelphia Flyers last time out on Tuesday. The Under has connected in 6 of the past 7 games overall for the Blueshirts and is 4-0 in the past 4 at MSG.

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Bruins at Rangers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bruins +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Rangers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-230) | Rangers -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +115 | U: -140)

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Bruins at Rangers projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (7-0-0, 2.19 GAA, .932 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (6-0-2, 2.22 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO)

Ullmark has won all 7 of his starts, allowing 3 or fewer goals in 6 of those outings. He was socked around for 5 goals on 34 shots last time out in Pittsburgh Tuesday, but he and the B’s hung on for a wild 6-5 win in overtime.

Shesterkin has won 3 straight starts, allowing a total of 5 goals in the process, as he is rounding into the form which made him the Vezina Trophy winner last season. He went 2-1-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .942 SV% in 3 starts against the B’s during the 2021-22 season.

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Bruins at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-125) are the play on home ice despite the fact the Bruins have been red hot to start.

New York has won 38 of the past 55 games at MSG and is 23-9 in the past 32 games against Atlantic Division foes.

The favorite is also 11-4 in the past 15 meetings in this series.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Bruins +1.5 (-230) will cost you over 2 times your potential return if you are looking for a little bit of insurance. That’s just too costly.

Just bet Boston if you like it straight up, but I don’t.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-140) is a little on the pricey side, but it’s well worth it, as this is a high number with an unbeaten Ullmark at one end and the defending Vezina Trophy winner at the other end.

The Under is 10-3 in the past 13 meetings in this series, including 5-1 in the past 6 at MSG. Expect another lower-scoring game here.

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Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks and predictions.

The Boston Bruins (7-1-0) and Columbus Blue Jackets (3-5-0) tangle at Nationwide Arena Friday. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston took down the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 Thursday and has won 4 consecutive games. The surging Bruins have scored 3 goals or more in 7 of their 8 games. They have piled up 36.0 shots on goal per game since Oct. 15, and their powerplay ranks 9th in the NHL with 8 goals in 32 opportunities (25%).

The Blue Jackets last played Tuesday when they lost 6-3 at home to the Arizona Coyotes. Columbus has yielded 12 goals over its last 2 losses, and its season goals-against average of 4.1 ranks 27th in the league.

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Bruins at Blue Jackets odds

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Moneyline: Bruins -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Blue Jackets +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+150) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bruins at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (5-0-0, 2.01 GAA, .936 SV%) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (2-2-0, 4.06 GAA, .863 SV%)

Ullmark owns a .914 SV% across 8 years in the NHL. He’s been quite good away from home the last couple of seasons (.920 SV% last season) and is coming off a strong home start against the Dallas Stars Tuesday (30 saves on 31 shots).

Merzlikins is coming off a 23-minute relief appearance Tuesday and has not started since Saturday when he coughed up 6 goals in a home start against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He owns a .919 SV% over 63 career home games.

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Bruins at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jackets 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

Look for a high-energy game from a Blue Jackets group that has been banged up in the early going.

An older Boston club is playing its 3rd game in 4 days. That last happened Oct. 18, when the Bruins laid an egg and lost to the Ottawa Senators 7-5.

Boston has puck possession and shot-quality figures that don’t fully support the fast start; Columbus has better analytics than scoreboard margins, especially over the team’s last 5 or 6 games.

Early-season winning road teams are often profitable fades in the NHL.

BACK THE BLUE JACKETS (+120).

Puck line/Against the spread

The set-up for this one does not scream a tight 3-2 game, and the juice isn’t too enticing either. So, peg the ML as the better risk/reward. PASS.

Over/Under

Ullmark has been a bit more up-and-down than his overall numbers might suggest, and Merzlikins is certainly off to a shaky start.

The Over is a lean, but the price here is exorbitant. PASS.

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Dallas Stars at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Dallas Stars (4-1-1) take on the Boston Bruins (5-1-0) Tuesday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Dallas looks like it could be this year’s breakout team in the Western Conference as it has gotten elite goaltending. The biggest question is whether it has enough offense or can acquire it during the season to make a deep run.

The Stars suffered their 1st loss in regulation Monday, falling 4-2 at the Ottawa Senators, with backup G Scott Wedgewood taking his 2nd loss in as many starts.

Boston has gotten off to a great start as well, aided by the fact that this is its 5th home game in 7 games. RW David Pastrnak has picked up where he left off with 4 goals and 6 assists to start the year.

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Stars at Bruins odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 8:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stars +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Bruins -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars +1.5 (-190) | Bruins -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -101 | U: -120)

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Stars at Bruins projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (4-0-0, 1.25 GAA, .959 SV%, 0 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (4-0-0, 2.23 GAA, .929 SV%, 0 SO)

The 23-year-old potential Vezina candidate Oettinger has given up just 5 goals on 121 shots to start the year. He had a 2.53 GAA and .914 SV% in his second season last year, and the early indications point to a big step forward in 2022-23. He was great in his only start against the Bruins last year, stopping 25 of 26 shots en route to a 6-1 victory.

Ullmark has been good as well, stopping 130 of 140 shots over his first 5 games. He’ll have to hold off 23-year-old G Jeremy Swayman to keep the lion’s share of the starts, but Ullmark has vastly outplayed him on the young season. Ullmark had a rough game against Dallas last year, allowing 4 goals on 15 shots before he was pulled.

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Stars at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

Dallas will be tested here on the back end of a back-to-back in the finale of a 4-game road trip. It’s early in the season, and they should have the legs to overcome a physical Bruins team. Oettinger gives Dallas a chance to sneak one out, potentially in overtime.

Take the STARS (+125).

Puck line/Against the spread

There’s too much juice on the Stars +1.5 (-190). However, what I can recommend is that the Bruins don’t get to Oettinger for 4 goals in regulation. Dallas’ 2.0 goals allowed per game is tops in the league, so take BRUINS UNDER 3.5 TOTAL GOALS IN REGULATION (-140).

Over/Under

I love the Under here, and I think it should be and probably will nerf to 5.5 before puck drop. As mentioned, the Stars aren’t giving up many goals. Boston is 3rd in the league with 4.3 goals per game, but they’ve posted 5 goals in 4 straight games, but only one of them featured legit netminders.

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams in Boston and 7-2 across their last 9 overall. Take the UNDER 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.

The Florida Panthers (2-0-0) visit TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins (2-0-0) Monday for a 7 p.m. faceoff. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers are off to a hot start after securing a 3-1 win at the New York Islanders Thursday and a 4-3 win at the Buffalo Sabres Saturday. They look to continue their winnings way Monday vs. the divisional rival Panthers.

The Bruins have started just as hot also securing 2 wins to open the season – first at the Washington Capitals 5-2 Wednesday, and then home vs. the Phoenix Coyotes 6-3 Saturday.

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Panthers at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Panthers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Bruins +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+180) | Bruins +1.5 (-230)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Panthers at Bruins projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (1-0-0, 1.01 GAA, .970 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (1-0-0 2.00 GAA, .943 SV%)

Bobrovsky started in the Panthers’ win vs. the Islanders, a game in which he allowed only 1 goal on 33 shots in 59 minutes and 39 seconds on the ice.

Ullmark started in the Bruins’ win vs. the Capitals. He allowed 2 goals on 35 shots in 60 minutes of ice time.

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Panthers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

LEAN FLORIDA (-140).

The Panthers are playing their 3rd road game in a row. I expect them to be focused before they head back to Florida for their home opener Wednesday vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. The Panthers have the better goalie in this matchup, which is why I like the visitors to cash a winning ML ticket.

Puck line/Against the spread

BACK BOSTON +1.5 (-230) to WIN a HALF UNIT.

Expect this to be a tough divisional matchup that could go either way. While I don’t believe the Bruins will pull this one out, I do believe it will be within 1 score. With this being the Bruins’ first home game vs. a divisional opponent, the home crowd should definitely have an effect on this game.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 6.5 (-112).

This is the riskiest bet of my 3 suggestions. Both teams have decent goalies and good offenses, so the O/U could easily go either way.

With this being a divisional game and new season just underway, expect a high-scoring matchup. However, both teams have talented goalies who don’t allow many goals, so don’t be too confident in this one.

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Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals open their regular seasons Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Capitals, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Bruins won 2 of the 3 regular-season meetings last season, with Boston going 1-1 in the nation’s capital. The Over went 2-0-1 in the 3 meetings overall, with Boston outscoring Washington 13-10.

The Capitals head into the season with some injury concerns, as C Nick Backstrom is sidelined until at least January due to a hip injury, RW Tom Wilson will be sidelined until mid-December recovering from knee surgery and LW Carl Hagelin is out indefinitely due to an eye issue and hip surgery.

RW T.J. Oshie is nursing an upper-body injury and is a question mark for Wednesday, too.

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Bruins at Capitals odds

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Moneyline: Bruins +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Capitals -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-210) | Capitals -1.5 (+160)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Bruins at Capitals projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (23-14-3, 2.41 GAA, .914 SV%, 3 SO in 2021-22) vs. Darcy Kuemper (37-12-4, 2.54 GAA, .921 SV%, 5 SO in 2021-22 w/ Colorado)

The Alaska native Swayman was much more impressive on the road last season than at home. He posted a 13-6-2 record. 2.08 GAA and .926 SV% with all 3 of his SO on the road in 21 starts.

Kuemper etched his name on Lord Stanley’s Cup in Colorado, then signed a lucrative 5-year deal with the Caps. He went 1-1-0 with a 3.97 GAA and .896 SV% in 2 starts against the B’s last season as a member of the Avalanche.

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Bruins at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Capitals 2

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