Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins Game 6 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins meet for Game 6 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. Carolina leads the series 3-2. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Bruins odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Hurricanes picked up the victory on home ice in Game 5 as they routed the Bruins 5-1. Carolina has won all 3 games at home by a combined score of 15-4, but they’re 0-2 in Boston while being outscored 9-4.

The Bruins seek a win at TD Garden to force a Game 7 Saturday in Raleigh. The Bruins are averaging 2.6 goals per game in this series, but 4.5 goals per game in 2 outings on home ice.

Hurricanes at Bruins odds and lines

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  • Money line: Hurricanes +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Bruins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes +1.5 (-250) | Bruins -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Hurricanes at Bruins projected goalies

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

Raanta did a great job in Game 5, turning aside 33 of the 34 shots he faced to earn his second victory of the postseason. His 4 games played in these playoffs have already set a career-high for postseason appearances in a single season. He is 2-1-0 with a 1.96 GAA and .942 SV% so far.

Swayman suffered his first loss of the postseason in Game 5, allowing 4 goals on 37 shots. He is still 2-1-0 with a 2.69 GAA and .911 SV% since taking over for the ineffective G Linus Ullmark in Game 3.

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Hurricanes at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Hurricanes 2

Money line

The BRUINS (-125) registered a pair of home victories in Games 3 and 4. Boston actually was forced to erase a 2-1 deficit in the most recent home outing. The home team is 5-for-5 so far in this series, and with the exception of Game 3, none of the games have really been terribly close.

Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+180) are worth a shot on the puck line for a chance to nearly double up. The home team is not only 5-0 in this series so far, but the margin of victory is 3.2 goals per game — the most of any series in the postseason. If you like the home team and the favorite, you should also like them on the puck line.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-125) is the lean here, even so slightly. The Over is 4-0-1 in this series but we have had a total of 6 goals in 3 of the 5 outings, barely cashing the Over.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins Game 4 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (2-1) and Boston Bruins (1-2) meet for Game 4 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Sunday at TD Garden in Boston. Puck drop is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Bruins odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

Rookie G Pyotr Kochetkov was no match for the Bruins or their hostile crowd in his first-ever NHL playoff start on the road in Game 3 Friday. While C Vincent Trocheck staked him to an early 1-0 lead midway through the 1st period but the B’s rattled off 4 straight goals, including a shorthanded marker by C Charlie Coyle late in the 1st frame to amp up the crowd.

Rookie G Jeremy Swayman took over in the net after G Linus Ullmark started the first 2 games in Raleigh, and he turned aside 25 of the 27 shots to give Boston its 1st win of the best-of-7 series.

Hurricanes at Bruins odds and lines

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  • Money line: Hurricanes +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Bruins -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes +1.5 (-250) | Bruins -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

Hurricanes at Bruins projected goalies

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

Raanta was knocked out of Game 2 early after a collision with RW David Pastrnak. He was able to return to pre-game skate ahead of Game 3 and could have started. However, head coach Rod Brind’Amour elected to use the rookie Kochetkov. Raanta stopped 35 of 36 shots in the Game 1 victory, and all 6 shots he faced in Game 2 before departing.

Swayman started Game 3 after Ullmark lost the first 2 games, and the rookie stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced. He also stopped 21 of the 23 shots he faced in a 3-0 loss Oct. 28 at Carolina, his only regular-season appearance against the Hurricanes.

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Hurricanes at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Bruins 3

Money line

The HURRICANES (+110) had a poor outing in Game 3, as they imploded on special teams. Carolina was due for a loss after winning 8 straight heading into Boston. It’s not going to lose a second consecutive game. This is still a team that outscored Boston 22-4 in the first 5 regular-season and playoff matchups. Look for Carolina to get back to basics.

Against the spread

The Hurricanes +1.5 (-250) will set you back two and a half times your potential return for a little insurance, and that’s just not a good long-term betting strategy.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-135) is the best play on the board as it’s 3-for-3 so far in the series. We’ve had a total of 4 goalies patrolling the crease in this series, with 2 different backstops for each team. The offense has ruled the day so far, with an average of 6.33 goals per game in this series.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins Game 3 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes (2-0) and Boston Bruins (0-2) meet for Game 3 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Friday at TD Garden in Boston. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Bruins odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Hurricanes lost goaltender Antti Raanta to a lower-body injury in the first period after a collision with Bruins star David Pastrnak. Enter rookie Pyotr Kochetkov, who made 30 saves on 32 shots to earn the victory.

The B’s have been outscored 10-3 through the first two games of this series, while going 0-5 in five meetings overall against the Hurricanes. Carolina has outscored Boston 26-4 across those five outings.

Hurricanes at Bruins odds and lines

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  • Money line: Hurricanes +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Bruins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes +1.5 (-270) | Bruins -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

Hurricanes at Bruins projected goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (3-0-0, 2.42 GAA, .902 SV%, 0 SO – regular season) vs. Jeremy Swayman (23-14-3, 2.41 GAA, .914 SV%, 3 SO – regular season)

Kochetkov emerged as a hero in Game 2, not only for coming on in relief and steadying the ship, but also getting into a small skirmish with Brad Marchand. The Russian rookie is drawing comparisons to Cam Ward and the 2006 Stanley Cup championship run, which saw Ward emerge from nowhere to become a star. Can Kochetkov follow suit?

Head coach Bruce Cassidy changes course, rolling with Swayman over Linus Ullmark, who was snowed under in the first two games in Raleigh. Swayman faced the Hurricanes just once, way back on Oct. 28 at PNC Arena, allowing two goals on 23 shots in a 3-0 loss.

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Hurricanes at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 3, Bruins 2

Money line

The HURRICANES (+102) are slight underdogs, but they have shown very few signs of slowing down against the Bruins (-125). While yes, the change of venue should help the home side, Boston was outscored 13-1 in two home games against Carolina in two regular-season losses.

Against the spread

The Hurricanes +1.5 (-270) will cost you over two-and-a-half times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward. If you like Carolina, and you should, play them straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is worth playing lightly. The Over is the dominant trend for the Canes, but the Under is 8-3-2 in the past 13 for the Bruins, and 5-0-1 in their past six games at home. The change to Swayman should slow down the Carolina offense somewhat, and Kochetkov certainly looked capable in Game 2.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins odds, picks and prediction

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

The Carolina Hurricanes (25-8-2) travel to meet the Boston Bruins (22-11-1) Tuesday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Bruins odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Hurricanes dropped a 6-0 home game against Columbus Thursday but bounced back with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks Saturday.

The Bruins are looking for revenge after a 3-0 loss at the hands of the Hurricanes at PNC Arena in North Carolina Oct. 28. The B’s roll in on a five-game run during which they’ve outscored the opposition 24-11.

Hurricanes at Bruins odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Hurricanes +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Bruins -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes +1.5 (-220) | Bruins -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Hurricanes at Bruins projected goalies

Frederik Andersen (19-6-0, 2.03 GAA, .928 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Tuukka Rask (1-0-0, 2.01 GAA, .926 SV%)

Andersen was in between the pipes for both the loss to the Jackets and the win over the Canucks. There is little choice at the moment with regular-backup Antti Raanta unavailable due to injury.

Rask is back with the big club again after signing a PTO — but not playing — for the Providence Bruins. He allowed 2 goals on 27 shots in a 3-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers in his return Jan. 13.

Hurricanes at Bruins odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Bruins 3

Money line

The HURRICANES (+115) are a decent value in this road outing against the Bruins, as I am not trusting Rask in just his second assignment of the season. While he looked sharp against the Fly Guys, the Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL. This one should be fun, with the lean to the visitors.

Against the spread

The Hurricanes +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than two times your potential return, and that’s just a little too steep for my liking. Play the money line instead.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-108) is the play here.

Again, Rask is making just his second start, and the Hurricanes rank sixth in the league with 3.4 goals per game. They’re a high-octane offense providing Andersen plenty of support.

However, he may be tired as he continues to hold down the fort until Raanta is ready to return. Carolina has a rookie-netminder Jack LaFontaine as the understudy, but head coach Rod Brind’Amour is doing everything in his power to avoid having to go that route.

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