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Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes Game 7 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes Game 7 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes meet for Game 7 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Saturday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The series is tied 3-3. Puck drop is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Bruins vs. Hurricanes Game 7 odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bruins have dropped all 3 road games against the Hurricanes by a combined score of 16-4. This will be Boston’s first Game 7 appearance since losing in the Stanley Cup Finals to the St. Louis Blues in 2019.

The Hurricanes have gone 5-0 in five Game 7 appearances since relocating from Hartford. That includes Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006 against the Edmonton Oilers, the team’s only championship season.

Bruins at Hurricanes odds and lines

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  • Money line: Bruins +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Hurricanes -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-230) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (23-14-3, 2.41 GAA, .914 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Antti Raanta (15-5-4, 2.45 GAA, .912 SV%, 2 SO – regular season)

Swayman was dominant in Game 6, allowing just 2 goals on 25 shots in the victory. He is 3-1-0 with a 2.51 GAA and .913 SV% in 4 starts since taking over for the ineffective Linus Ullmark after Game 2.

Raanta suffered the loss in Game 6, allowing 4 goals on 33 shots. The Finnish-born goaltender is 2-0 at home in these playoffs, allowing just 2 goals on 76 shots across 3 starts.

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Bruins at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 3, Bruins 2

Money line

The HURRICANES (-135) are the play in this series finale, as Carolina has looked unstoppable on home ice and atrocious at times away from home. If this one was in Boston, for sure the Bruins would be the play.

Against the spread

The Bruins +1.5 (-230) would cost more than two times your potential return, and that’s just too risky for not much reward if you would like some insurance. Just play Boston straight up if you like them. I don’t, though.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the play here, even with two rather inexperienced goaltenders in the postseason. Both Raanta and Swayman are starting their first-career Game 7s. Still, the nerves for both sides will likely mean a slow start from a scoring perspective, and the Under is the best play as both sides will be very calculated and take few risks.

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Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes Game 5 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (2-2) and Carolina Hurricanes (2-2) meet for Game 5 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Tuesday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The series is tied 2-2. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Bruins vs. Hurricanes Game 5 odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bruins will look to carry over their momentum from a pair of convincing wins on home ice in Games 3 and 4. The B’s changed to Jeremy Swayman in net for Game 3, and have won two in a row while outscoring the Canes 9-4.

The Hurricanes hope to use the home crowd to get back on track. Carolina bludgeoned Boston in the first 2 wins by a combined 10-3 margin but lost focus in the 2 road games, while also letting some undisciplined play creep in.

Bruins at Hurricanes odds and lines

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  • Money line: Bruins +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Hurricanes -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-230) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -145 | U: +115)

Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (23-14-3, 2.41 GAA, .914 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Antti Raanta (15-5-4, 2.45 GAA, .912 SV%, 2 SO – regular season)

After Linus Ullmark lost the first two games in Carolina, head coach Bruce Cassidy tabbed Swayman for Game 3. The Alaska native won his first two career postseason starts in Games 3 and 4, going 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .925 SV%.

Raanta returned to the lineup after being knocked out of Game 2, and while he allowed 4 goals on 27 shots, he played well. There was also a controversial situation in the second period where goalie interference appeared to have occurred. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour challenged, and not only did the goal stand, but the Bruins received a power play and scored another goal. That changed the entire momentum of the game.

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Bruins at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Bruins 2

Money line

The way the Bruins (+120) played in Boston the past 2 games, it’s tempting to play the ‘dog. But the HURRICANES (-145) have been so dominant on home ice, and until the B’s can prove they can win in Raleigh, you have to back the home side.

Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (+170) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line. Carolina lost a little momentum in the first with the 2 losses in Boston, but it won the first 2 games on home ice by a combined 10-3 score.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-145) is the lean here. Eventually we’re going to get a defensive game in this series, and one with very tight checking, low scoring and perhaps even a trip to overtime. But so far the Over is 3-0-1 in four games, so until we get an Under, keep going for at least 6 goals per outing.

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Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes meet for Game 2 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Wednesday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Bruins vs. Hurricanes Game 2 odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The good news for the Bruins is that they outshot the Hurricanes in all three periods of Game 1. The bad news is that the Hurricanes won the game 5-1, and Boston didn’t light the lamp until the third period.

The Hurricanes outscored the Bruins 16-1 in three regular-season wins, and picked up where they left off in Monday’s win. Carolina looks to take a commanding 2-0 series lead into Boston for Game 3.

Bruins at Hurricanes odds and lines

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  • Money line: Bruins -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Hurricanes -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-300) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+205)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (26-10-2, 2.45 GAA, .917 SV%, 1 SO – regular season) vs. Antti Raanta (15-5-4, 2.45 GAA, .912 SV%, 2 SO – regular season)

Ullmark allowed 4 goals on 32 shots in Game 1. He didn’t allow anything in the first period, but the floodgates opened in the second period with 2 goals allowed, and then 2 more in the third before an empty-net goal.

Raanta did a good job filling in for the injured G Frederik Andersen in the opener, stopping 45 of the 46 shots he faced. Only LW Taylor Hall was able to solve Raanta early in the third period.

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Bruins at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 3, Bruins 2

Money line

The HURRICANES (-117) are worth playing in Game 2, and it’s a bit surprising that Carolina isn’t favored by more considering its dominance through 3 regular-season meetings and 1 playoff win so far.

Carolina has won 7 consecutive games dating back to April 16 in Colorado, the game in which Andersen went down to injury.

Against the spread

The Bruins +1.5 (-300) will cost you three times your potential return if you’d like a little insurance. If you like Boston to win and even this series, just take them straight up. You shouldn’t like that, though. Carolina is going to win.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-102) bettors took it in the shorts in the final moments of Game 1, as the Hurricanes led 4-1 and the Bruins pulled their goalie. Yeah, you know how that one ended. At 17:59 of the 3rd frame, RW Andrei Svechnikov hit the empty net, flipping the total from Under to Over. If you bet the Under, you were on the right side. The Under will cash in Game 2, as the B’s should play a much tighter checking game.

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Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

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

The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes meet for Game 1 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Monday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Bruins vs. Hurricanes odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bruins amassed 107 points which were good for just 4th place in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division and a wild card berth. The B’s ended up going 25-13-3 on the road this season and posted a plus-34 goal differential overall.

The Hurricanes won the Metropolitan Division with a franchise-best 116 points and a plus-76 goal differential, good for 2nd in the Eastern Conference in both categories. Carolina swept Boston in three regular-season games, outscoring the Bruins 16-1.

Bruins at Hurricanes odds and lines

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  • Money line: Bruins +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Hurricanes -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-270) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (26-10-2, 2.45 GAA, .917 SV%, 1 SO – regular season) vs. Antti Raanta (15-5-4, 2.45 GAA, .912 SV%, 2 SO – regular season)

Ullmark made 1 start and 1 relief appearance against the Hurricanes in the regular season, going 0-1-0 with a 4.80 GAA and .877 SV%. He went 12-7-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .920 SV% in 20 road starts.

Raanta is likely to start with G Frederik Andersen ruled out for Game 1. Raanta didn’t face the Bruins during the regular season. He was 10-2-1 on home ice with a sparkling 2.06 GAA and .924 SV% and 2 shutouts.

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Bruins at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 3, Bruins 2

Money line

The HURRICANES (-125) are slight favorites at home in the series opener, which looks like a value considering the dominance they had against the Bruins in the regular season. However, with Andersen sidelined and the backup in between the pipes, there is some risk in playing the home side Monday.

Against the spread

The Bruins +1.5 (-270) will cost you more than two and a half times your return, and that’s just way too much.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-110) is the lean in the series opener. It’s been all about the Under for the B’s lately, going 8-2-2 in their final 12 regular-season games and 6-1-4 in their last 11 as underdogs.

The Under is also 5-2 in the past seven against Atlantic Division teams for the Hurricanes, while going 16-6 in their last 22 home outings.

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Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and prediction

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

The Boston Bruins (3-2-0) face the Carolina Hurricanes (5-0-0) Thursday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bruins vs. Hurricanes odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bruins were dumped 4-1 in Sunrise, Fla., by the unbeaten Florida Panthers, and now they have to face another team with an unblemished record. The B’s had a season low with just one lone goal after averaging 3.5 goals per game in the first four outings.

The Hurricanes pounded the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 in Monday’s game behind former Leafs backstop Frederik Andersen. The Dane tendy has allowed exactly one goal in each of the past three games.

Bruins at Hurricanes odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Bruins +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Hurricanes -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-240) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Bruins at Hurricanes projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (1-1-0, 3.02 GAA, .885 SV%) vs. Frederik Andersen (5-0-0, 1.60 GAA, .946 SV%)

Swayman is back in the crease after Linus Ullmark’s third consecutive start Wednesday in Florida. After winning the first two, he was tagged by the Panthers.

Andersen has allowed just one run in each of his past three, and he has the Hurricanes off to its first 5-0 start in franchise history. The backup Antti Raanta hasn’t been needed yet, although he is likely to see action soon with a back-to-back with Chicago on Friday.

Bruins at Hurricanes odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Hurricanes 2

Money line

The BRUINS (+105) are a strong play at plus-money. While Andersen has been red-hot in his new stomping grounds, the B’s used to abuse him when he was a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Look for Boston to bounce back after getting treated rudely in Sunrise by the Panthers in the front end of the back-to-back set. The Bruins have won four straight skates in Raleigh, and the B’s are 37-18 in the past 55 meetings overall.

Against the spread

The Bruins +1.5 (-240) are too expensive at this price, and insurance isn’t needed. Just play them for a much better value straight up.

AVOID, and just play the money line.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, but it’s only worth a small-unit play. The Under has connected in six of the past eight meetings in this series. The Under is also 18-7-2 in the previous 27 games at home dating back to last season, while going 5-1 in the past six as a home favorite.

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