The Boston Bruins (30-10-12) and Minnesota Wild (23-21-6) lock horns at 8 p.m. ET at Xcel Energy Center. We analyze the Bruins-Wild sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.
Bruins at Wild: Projected starting goalies
Jaroslav Halak vs. Devan Dubnyk
Halak is expected to man the crease after Tuukka Rask was between the pipes for Friday’s 2-1 win in Winnipeg. Head coach Bruce Cassidy likes to rotate his goalies evenly, especially so with a back-to-back set. Halak is 12-6-6 with a 2.47 goals against average and .918 save percentage with three shutouts.
Dubnyk has managed a 9-12-2 record, 3.28 GAA and .893 save percentage with one shutout overall this season. He has been especially poor against Eastern Conference teams this season, going 2-5-1 with a 4.14 GAA and dismal .865 save percentage.
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Bruins at Wild: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Bruins 5, Wild 2
Moneyline (ML)
The BRUINS (-134) can be had at a rather reasonable price, most likely because they’re playing in the second end of a back-to-back. They should be fairly rested after a lengthy all-star break, so playing on consecutive days isn’t as bad as during the regular grind.
The Wild (+110) are coming off a win, but they’re just 2-5 in their past seven games after a victory. Minnesota is also 0-5 in the past five tries against Boston, and 1-4 in its past five tries at home against the B’s.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins to win returns a profit of $7.50, while a $10 wager on the Wild results in a profit of $11.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The BRUINS (-1.5, +200) are worth a small-unit play against the struggling Dubnyk, especially since the offense managed just two goals Friday. They should be ready for a breakout performance against a shaky tendy. The Wild (+1.5, -250) are not worth playing either on the moneyline or puck line, as they’re just too shaky lately.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 5.5 (-121) is worth a play, and the B’s have the potential to do it all on their own if the offense is hitting like it’s capable. The Under is 4-1 in Boston’s past five, including Friday’s game, but 3-1-1 in the past five on the road. The Over is also 3-1-1 in the past five overall for the Wild, and 5-1-1 in their past seven following a victory.
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