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Boston Bruins at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Boston Bruins at Minnesota Wild sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

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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Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Vegas Golden Knights (25-19-7) visit the Boston Bruins (28-10-12) Tuesday at TD Garden for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Golden Knights-Bruins odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Vegas has dropped five of its last six games, most recently losing a 5-4 shootout at the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 Saturday.

The Atlantic Division-leading Bruins just split a home-and-away with the Pittsburgh Penguins, falling 4-3 on the road Sunday. Boston won at Vegas 4-3 in the first meeting between the two Oct. 8.

Golden Knights at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Jaroslav Halak

Fleury is 19-11-4 with a 2.85 goals against average (GAA) and a .906 save percentage. Fleury has struggled lately, winning just one of his last five starts. He allowed 4 goals on 32 shots in the shootout loss in Montreal.

Halak is 11-6-6 with a 2.49 GAA and a .918 SV%. Halak lost his last start, surrendering 4 goals on 22 shots in Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh. He is 2-3-1 in January with a 3.34 GAA and a .878 SV%, but he won his last two home starts.

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Golden Knights at Bruins: Key injuries

Golden Knights

  • C Paul Stastny (face) questionable
  • C William Karlsson (upper body) out
  • C Cody Glass (knee) out

Bruins

  • C David Krejci (upper body) questionable
  • G Tuukka Rask (concussion) out
  • D Connor Clifton (upper body) out

Golden Knights at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 6:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins (-154) are 16-2-9 at home, losing just twice in regulation, but I’m backing the GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+125). It’s a solid value play as Vegas is re-energized and re-focused with a new coach. They’ll want to close out their final game before the All-Star break with a strong performance. Plus, Fleury is 6-3-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .921 SV% on the road.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

AVOID. Vegas (+1.5, -209) and Boston (-1.5, +170) are both under .500 vs. the PL. Vegas is 19-32 overall and 10-14 on the road vs. the PL, while the Bruins are 23-27 overall and 11-16 at home vs. the PL.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-134) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Eight of Vegas’ last nine games have seen at least 6 goals. That’s enough to convince me – even though Boston is 1-4 O/U in its last five games as a home favorite.

Every $1.34 wagered on the Over will profit $1 if the two combine for 6 or more goals (shootout goals do NOT count).

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Johnny’s January record: 13-9-1. Since Dec. 1: 35-19-2.

January strongest plays: 9-3. Since Dec. 1: 20-6.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (29-12-5) and Boston Bruins (27-9-12) tangle at TD Garden at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Penguins-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Penguins at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Jaroslav Halak

Murray is riding a three-game winning streak. He is 13-6-4 on the season with a .896 save percentage and 2.91 goals against average, but may finally be starting to round back into form after losing playing time to backup Tristan Jarry.

Starter Tuukka Rask was knocked out of Tuesday’s start at the Columbus Blue Jackets in the opening minutes of the first period after a violent collision with Emil Bemstrom. Head coach Bruce Cassidy normally likes to rotate his goaltenders, so Halak was likely to make this start anyway. Halak allowed three goals on 27 shots in the loss, playing 58:48, so it’s uncertain if Cassidy turns to Rask if he is cleared.

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Penguins at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Penguins 4, Bruins 2

Moneyline (ML)

The PENGUINS (+115) are a solid play on the road. Pittsburgh has won five straight on the road and 18 of its last 24 games overall. The Bruins (-139) have managed wins in just three of the past 10 games at home, and they’re 1-4 in the past five against Metropolitan Division foes.

New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered for the Penguins to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout would profit $11.50 if they do so.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Penguins (+1.5, -239) should be avoided. If you want insurance, they’re not worth playing, as they’ll cost you nearly two and a half times your return on investment. The Bruins (-1.5, +195) are a nice play at double money if you’re feeling the home side. I’m not, though. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-134) has cashed in four in a row for the Pens, and four of the past five on the road. The Over is also 5-0 in Pittsburgh’s past five against teams with a winning overall mark, too. The Over is 3-1-1 in Boston’s past five games overall while going 10-2 in the past 12 meetings in this series and 5-1 in the previous six battles at TD Garden.

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Boston Bruins at New York Islanders odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Boston Bruins at New York Islanders sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Boston Bruins (26-8-11) and New York Islanders (27-12-3) will do battle at Barclays Center at 7 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Bruins-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Bruins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tuukka Rask vs. Semyon Varlamov

Rask hits the crease with a 16-4-6 record, 2.29 goals-against average and .924 save percentage with two shutouts. However, the last time he faced the Isles (Dec. 19 in Boston), he allowed two goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss.

Varlamov enters with a record similar to Rask, going 15-5-3 with a 2.30 GAA and .924 SV% and a pair of shutouts. He was on the winning side of that Dec. 19 battle, stopping two of the 31 shots. However, he shut out the high-octane Colorado Avalanche 1-0 Monday, stopping all 32 shots he faced.

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Bruins at Islanders: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (+110) are a nice value as short ‘dogs at home. Not to be unoriginal, but I like the score to end up the same as the last time the teams met Dec. 19.

While the B’s are 20-8 in the past 28 against Metropolitan Division opponents, they are just 4-9 in the past 13 when working on one day of rest. The Isles are 6-1 in their past seven as an underdog, and 5-1 in the past six as a ‘dog in their own barn. They’re also 9-3 in the past 12 against winning teams.

New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered on the Islanders ML will profit $11.00 if they win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

These are two really good teams, and the puck line isn’t a recommended option. No one is getting blown out here. If you want insurance at home, the Islanders (+1.5, -250) is probably the way to go, but I don’t like risking two and a half times my investment.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-121) is where it’s at, as Rask and Varlamov have been on point all season. The last time these two netminders locked horns it was an Under result, and this time should be no different.

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Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (17-15-7) and Boston Bruins (23-7-9) tangle at TD Garden at 7 p.m. ET Sunday. We analyze the Sabres-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Sabres at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Linus Ullmark vs. Tuukka Rask

Ullmark is 11-9-3 on the year with a .914 save percentage and 2.79 goals against average.

Jaroslav Halak blanked the Sabres in the front end of the home-and-home, now it’s Rask’s turn to try and get back into the win column. He snapped a personal five-game winless drought last time out, but it is still the only win in six appearances since Dec. 1. The last time he faced the Sabres he allowed just two goals on 38 shots Nov. 21 at TD Garden.

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Sabres at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 5, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins (-238) are heavy favorites, and they are just too expensive at a risk of more than two times the return. AVOID.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

BRUINS (-1.5, +120) are a much better play on the puck line. Their past two games have not only resulted in a straight-up win but a puck-line cover, too. In fact, that has been the case in each of their past five victories, so if you bet the B’s, you might as well play the puck line, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-121) is worth a small-unit bet. The Bruins offense is more than capable of hitting the number all by themselves.

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Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Nashville Predators (16-12-6) and Boston Bruins (21-7-8) square off at TD Garden in Boston at 7 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Predators-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Predators at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Pekka Rinne vs. Tuukka Rask

Rinne has been a little more giving than in past years, posting a 2.99 goals against average and .894 save percentage, but he still has a rather impressive 11-5-3 record overall.

Rask has been a lot more consistent, going 13-4-5 with a 2.29 GAA and .922 save percentage this season. However, he enters on a 0-2-3 personal skid, dropping two overtime games, and a shootout while coming out on the short end of four one-goal games.

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Predators at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Predators 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline (ML)

The PREDATORS (+135) are a nice small-unit play on the road, as Rask isn’t doing very well. While yes, he is due for a win, backing the Bruins (-162) doesn’t make a lot of sense. Plus, Nashville is 5-1 in the past six as a road underdog, and 4-1 in the past five against teams with a winning overall record.

New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered for the Predators to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout would profit $13.50 if they do so.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Predators (+1.5, -209) are too expensive on the road, and the B’s (-1.5, +170) aren’t going to beat Rinne by two goals. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-134) is the play here. The total has gone Over in four straight on the road for the boys from Music City while going 4-0-1 in the past five overall. The Under is 3-1-1 in the past five overall for the B’s, but the Over is 3-1-1 in their past five against Western Conference foes.

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New York Islanders at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s New York Islanders at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Islanders (22-8-2) take on the Boston Bruins (21-7-7) Thursday at TD Garden. Puck drop is set for shortly after 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Islanders at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Tuukka Rask

Varlamov is 11-3-2 with a .923 save percentage and 2.37 goals against average through 16 starts and three relief appearances. He had been credited with three consecutive victories before giving up three goals on just nine shots in one period of play in Tuesday’s 8-3 blowout loss to the Nashville Predators.

Rask is 13-4-4 with a .923 SV% and 2.32 GAA. He gave up four goals on 27 shots Tuesday as the Bruins fell 4-3 to the Los Angeles Kings in overtime.

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Islanders at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams are coming off home losses Tuesday with the Islanders falling to the Preds and the Bruins being upset by the Kings. Boston has lost six of seven overall, while New York had won three in a row before losing Tuesday.

Take the value with the visiting ISLANDERS (+150). The Bruins are 12-1-6 at home and the Islanders are 9-5-1 on the road, but New York enters as the much better team of late and shouldn’t be spotted such high odds.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Islanders to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $15.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The ISLANDERS (+1.5, -189) should also be backed on the spread, albeit with a smaller payout. They’ll need to stay within 1 goal in a loss or win outright.

New York is 15-17 ATS overall, but 8-7 ATS on the road. Boston is 18-17 ATS overall and 9-10 at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

The 8 goals surrendered by the Islanders Tuesday were the most they’ve given up all year. The Bruins have scored 4 or more goals just once in their last 11 games. Take the UNDER 5.5 (-134) between two typically strong defensive clubs trying to bounce back.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 131-105

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Los Angeles Kings at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Kings at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Los Angeles Kings (14-18-3) and Boston Bruins (21-7-6) lock horns at TD Garden at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Kings-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Kings at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick vs. Tuukka Rask

Quick kicked off the road trip with a win in Anaheim on Thursday, but he took it on the chin in Pittsburgh in a 5-4 shootout loss Saturday, making 23 saves on 27 shots. He enters 9-12-2 overall with a 3.06 goals against average and .891 save percentage.

Rask comes into Tuesday 13-4-3 with a 2.24 GAA and .926 SV% and two shutouts. The Finnish native enters on a personal three-game losing skid, going 0-2-1, including a home loss against the Blackhawks in overtime Dec. 5.

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Kings at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 5, Kings 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins (-250) are going to win this game, but risking two-and-a-half times the return is just not good business. Even if you win five out of every seven of those types of bets you’re still just breaking even despite a 71.4 winning percentage. Not good.

New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered for the Bruins to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout would profit $4 if they do so.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

BRUINS (-1.5, +115) on the puck line is the way to go, as they’re at home and Rask is due for a good showing, too. The Kings are the perfect elixir to cure the ills of the B’s, as L.A. is 1-5 in the past six in this series, and 2-5 in the past seven trips to Beantown.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 4.5 (-223) is an intriguing line on BetMGM. Quick has been routinely giving up big goal totals, and the B’s could take care of the total on their own if RW David Pastrnak and company are on their game. It’s worth a roll of the dice.

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Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins matchup, with NHL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Colorado Avalanche (18-8-2) and Boston Bruins (20-3-6) lock horns Saturday evening at 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Beantown. We analyze the Avalanche-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Avalanche at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer vs. Tuukka Rask

Grubauer checks in with a 10-5-2 record, 2.75 goals-against average and .916 save percentage. He enters on a three-game win streak, allowing a total of five goals on 91 shots, including a 39-save win at Toronto Wednesday, 3-1.

Rask will patrol the crease for the B’s, putting his impressive 13-2-3 record, 2.15 GAA and .929 save percentage on the line.

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Avalanche at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Avalanche 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline (ML)

It’s one of my favorite wagers every season, even when the AVALANCHE (+125) haven’t been very good. Colorado enters with a 5-1 mark across the past six against the Bruins (-154), while the Avs are 10-1 in the past 11 trips to Boston.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Colorado to pull the upset returns a $12.50 profit with an Avs win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Since I’m backing the underdog, there is no sense betting the spread. The Avalanche (+1.5, -209) is just too expensive, and the Bruins (-1.5, +170) isn’t worth a play since I like Colorado to continue their winning ways in Boston.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-150) is worth a small-unit bet, as Grubauer and Rask are likely to face plenty of shots in this one. The over is 5-1-1 in the past seven for Colorado on a day of rest, while the over is 4-1 in Boston’s past five against teams with a winning record over .600.

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Sabres-Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Boston Bruins (13-3-5) entertain the slumping Buffalo Sabres (10-8-3) at TD Garden Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Sabres-Bruins odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Sabres at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Tuukka Rask 

Hutton is 6-4-2 with a 2.73 goals against average and .909 save percentage. He will try to rebound from three straight poor performance where he yielded 14 goals on just 96 shots.

Rask is confirmed to get the start. He has a 9-2-2 record for Boston with a 2.06 GAA and .930 SV%. Rask enjoyed an efficient performance against the New Jersey Devils as he stopped 25 of 26 shots.

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Sabres at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 4, Sabres 2

Moneyline (ML)

The BRUINS (-239) are enduring with the Torey Krug injury but the real concern is still Patrice Bergeron. Bergeron has a core issue keeping his playing status uncertain. It did not impact Boston at all against New Jersey Tuesday as it routed the Devils 5-1 in Newark.

The Bruins are our play on the moneyline, as they have the third-best record in the league.

A $10 bet with Boston results in a $4.18 profit with a Bruins’ win in regulation, overtime or a shootout.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Boston is only 12-9 against the spread but has won three of its last four meetings with Buffalo. The risk is winning by two or more goals and Boston has failed to accomplish that so tentatively we will AVOID this pick.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-115) is a nice play. Watch for the status of Bergeron again. If pushed, the feeling is the Over hits and Boston even covers the spread. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a decent $8.70 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.

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