Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins prediction 12-31-23 NHL Picks

The Boston Bruins need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Detroit Red Wings need a win after losing 9 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings prediction.

Boston Bruins Betting Preview 

The Boston Bruins are coming off wins over the Sabres and Devils. The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.15 goals per game and are scoring on 27.9 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 22 goals, Brad Marchand has 19 assists and James van Riemsydk has 71 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.59 goals per game and are killing 85.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 50 goals on 582 shots faced, while Jeremy Swayman has allowed 36 goals on 510 shots.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview 

The Detroit Red Wings rebounded from losses to the Devils and Wild with a win over the Predators. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.56 goals per game and are scoring on 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 17 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 19 assists and Dylan Larkin has 103 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.42 goals per game and are killing 80.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 59 goals on 549 shots faced, while James Reimer has allowed 38 goals on 343 shots.

Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings prediction

The Boston Bruins are on the end of a back to back, but they’re coming off a couple of nice wins and continue to flex their muscle on the road. The Detroit Red Wings have been a mess over the last three weeks and just aren’t a team I’m excited to get behind, even if they’re at home and have won the last two games against Boston. Like yesterday, we’re getting a cheap price with the Bruins. Give me the road team for a third straight victory.