The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks meet Tuesday in NHL action at the United Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins look for another win to remain undefeated on the season. The Boston Bruins look for their fourth road win of the season. The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are scoring on 16.7 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 5 goals, Brad Marchand has 3 assists and James van Riemsdyk has 12 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 1.4 goals per game and are killing 95.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 3 goals on 79 shots faced, while Jeremy Swagman has allowed 4 goals on 70 shots.
Boston Bruins Team Facts
- The Bruins have won each of their last five games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games at United Center.
- The Bruins have won the third period in five of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Bruins’ last four games as favorites.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Blackhawks will play just their second home game of the season. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.33 goals per game and are scoring on 7.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Johnson leads Chicago with 3 goals, Corey Perry has 3 assists and Connor Bedard has 22 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 83.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 9 goals on 118 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 8 goals on 92 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last seven games at United Center.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Bruins and Blackhawks at United Center.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Blackhawks’ last 18 games following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks ranks 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (7.41%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks ranks 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.33).
- The Boston Bruins ranks 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (1.40).
- The Boston Bruins ranks T2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (95.45%).
Randy’s Pick
The Boston Bruins are firing on all cylinders through 5 games, and they’ve had a lot of their success on the road. The Blackhawks are a young team that’s been hit or miss offensively, and I doubt they’re the sort of team that’s going to trip up a Bruins side that clicking across the board. Until the hot hand runs cold, I have to keep siding with the Bruins. Give me the Bruins and the PL for max betting value.
