Bruins vs Panthers Prediction
The Panthers have won seven of the last 10 games against the Bruins, so I did consider the plus money. The problem is the Panthers are on the end of a back-to-back, and this is an early start. These spots usually heavily favor the home team. The Bruins are 7-1-0 at home this season, which only strengthens the position.
The Panthers have a lengthy injury report, and their defense has slipped lately. The Panthers have allowed three or more goals in 6 of their last 9 games. Revenge spot for the Bruins as well, as they have to be tired of losing to a rival. The price is reasonable. I’m going to lay the juice with the Bruins at home on Sunday afternoon.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Blackhawks, lost to the Capitals, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Panthers have won 7 of their last 11 games. The Panthers are 5-4-2 SU on the road, 4-2-1 SU at home, and 8-9-0 ATS on the season.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are scoring on 23.7 percent of their power-play opportunities. Sam Reinhart leads the Panthers with 9 goals, 8 assists, and 54 shots. Carter Verhaeghe has 9 goals, 6 assists, and 36 shots. Brady Tkachuk has 10 goals, 9 assists, and 58 shots. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 85.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 19 goals on 165 shots faced. Akira Schmid has allowed 26 goals on 229 shots. Cooper Black has allowed 3 goals on 21 shots.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins beat the Penguins and Golden Knights, and they play the Habs next. The Bruins have won 10 of their last 13 games. The Bruins are 5-3-1 SU on the road, 7-1-0 SU at home, and 12-5-0 ATS on the season.
The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.7 goals per game and are scoring on 26.2 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 8 goals, 14 assists, and 61 shots. Elias Lindholm has 6 goals, 8 assists and 29 shots. James Hagens has 6 goals, 6 assists, and 34 shots. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.4 goals per game and are killing 76.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 28 goals on 320 shots faced, and Michael DiPietro has given up 9 goals on 127 shots.
Bruins vs Panthers Injury Report
The Panthers are without Jonah Gadjovich with an upper body injury. Aleksander Barkov is out with a knee injury. Brad Marchand is also out with a knee injury. Anton Lundell and Sandis Vilmanis are out with undisclosed issues.
The Bruins are without James Hagens with a back issue. Matthew Poitras is considered day-to-day with a broken nose.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Panthers have lost each of their last seven day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have won each of their last six home games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bruins have won the third period in eight of their last nine day games against Eastern Conference opponents at TD Garden when tied after the second period.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Bruins have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have won three of their last four games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against the Bruins.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Panthers’ last eight games against the Bruins following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Bruins’ last four games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last eight day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last nine games as favorites.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last four games as favorites.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last five games against the Panthers.
- William Borgen ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference for Plus/Minus (+16) this season.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Panthers as underdogs against the Bruins.
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight Sunday appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Matthew Tkachuk ranks 2nd in the league for Assists (21) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.35).
- The Boston Bruins are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Florida Panthers rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.29%).
- The Florida Panthers have recorded the most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (3).