The Detroit Red Wings need a win after losing 8 of their last 12 games. The Boston Bruins have lost just one home game on the season. Let’s preview this game and give out a Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins prediction.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings shutout the Devils on Wednesday and look for back to back wins for the first time since late October. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.61 goals per game and are scoring on 20.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 11 goals, Dylan Larkin has 12 assists and Daniel Sprong has 49 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.17 goals per game and are killing 79.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 36 goals on 313 shots faced, while James Reimer has allowed 14 goals on 169 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last seven day games at TD Garden.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against the Bruins following a win.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last seven day games.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins only home loss this season came on October 26 against the Ducks. The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.44 goals per game and are scoring on 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 12 goals, Brad Marchand has 12 assists and James van Riemsdyk has 41 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.11 goals per game and are killing 91 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 19 goals on 279 shots faced, while Jeremy Swagman has allowed 91 goals on 285 shots.
Boston Bruins Team Facts
- The Bruins have won each of their last six day games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Red Wings and Bruins.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight games following a road win.
- The Bruins have won the second period in each of their last four games following a road win.
Randy’s Pick
The Detroit Red Wings are worth a look in the underdog role given their offensive firepower, but they’re not finishing games. The Boston Bruins don’t lose on their home ice, and they’re one of the best teams in the league overall. It’s hard to bet against the Bruins most nights, and you could argue this price could be steeper. In the -200 range or so. Give me the Bruins at home.