The Carolina Hurricanes look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Boston Bruins are riding a 5-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins prediction.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes recently lost to the Kings and Wild, while beating the Red Wings. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.4 goals per game and are scoring on 27 percent of their power play opportunities. Sebastian Aho leads Carolina with 16 goals, Michael Bunting has 20 assists and Brent Burns has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 3.02 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Pyotr Kochetkov has given up 54 goals on 539 shots faced, while Antti Raanta has allowed 60 goals on 448 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last four night games against the Bruins following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven night games.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins beat the Blues, Devils, Avalanche, Canadiens, and Jets during this streak. The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.48 goals per game and are scoring on 26.8 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 30 goals, Charlie McAvoy has 24 assists and Brad Marchand has 125 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.61 goals per game and are killing 83.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 61 goals on 691 shots faced, while Jeremy Swayman has allowed 57 goals on 744 shots.
Boston Bruins Team Facts
- The home team has won nine of the last 10 games between the Hurricanes and Bruins.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last seven games.
- The Bruins have won the third period in eight of their last nine games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 11 games as favorites.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes and plus money is hard to turn down, as they’re one of the better teams in the league and capable of winning anywhere. However, the Boston Bruins are at home where they’re 16-3-3 on the season, and you rarely get them at prices this cheap. Also, the home team has won 9 of the last 10 meetings between the Hurricanes and Bruins. Home ice is the deciding factor in this must watch game. The Bruins are also at a price you’re not going to get often the rest of the way. Give me the Bruins in this spot.