Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 2-29-24 Picks
Vegas Golden Knights (33-19-7) vs. Boston Bruins (34-12-14)
February 29, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Bruins -182 / Vegas Golden Knights +145; Over/Under: +5.5
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The Vegas Golden Knights need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Boston Bruins are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins prediction.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights recently beat the Maple Leafs while losing to the Senators and Maple Leafs. The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.19 goals per game and are scoring on 19.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Jonathan Marchessault leads Vegas with 32 goals, Mark Stone has 37 assists and Jack Eichel has 173 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.8 goals per game and are killing 81.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 90 goals on 965 shots faced, and Adin Hill has allowed 50 goals on 684 shots.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins lost to the Flames, Canucks, and Kraken during this losing streak. The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.32 goals per game and are scoring on 23.2 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 38 goals, Charlie Coyle has 32 assists and Brad Marchand has 160 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 81.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 79 goals on 895 shots faced, while Jeremy Swayman has allowed 79 goals on 990 shots.
Boston Bruins Team Facts
- The Bruins have lost each of their last four games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven games following a shootout loss.
- The Bruins have won the second period in seven of their last eight night games at TD Garden following a shootout loss.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The road team has won seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games following a road win.
- The road team has won the second period in five of the Golden Knights’ last six games.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins prediction
The Boston Bruins are going to get the benefit of the doubt every time they’re at home. However, the Bruins have been shaky as of late and have played 6 straight overtime games. At some point, tired legs are going to kick in for the Bruins, if they’re not already. The Vegas Golden Knights are also a good enough team that deserves a look in the underdog role regardless of circumstances. Give me Vegas and the plus money based on the value.