Boston Bruins (38-14-15) vs. Montreal Canadiens (25-30-10)
March 14, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Montreal Canadiens +165 / Boston Bruins -208; Over/Under: +6
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In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Canadiens betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Thursday, March 14th at the Centre Bell. We will take a look at:
-The Boston Bruins recent form and recent player performance
-The Montreal Canadiens recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Bruins vs Canadiens.
Canadiens Defense Was Strong in Last Game
The Canadiens defense was lights out in the last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The offense scored three goals, and the defense gave up zero goals on the way to the victory. Cayden Primeau had a strong game saving all 41 of the shots that he faced. The Canadiens are averaging 2.76 goals while their defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 26th. Nick Suzuki has scored 25 goals and added 36 assists.
Bruins Look to Bounce Back
The Bruins have had a good season, but they sure looked awful in the last game. The Bruins scored only one goal while the defense gave up five goals. David Pastrnak had a strong game putting up one goal. The Bruins are averaging 3.28 goals while their defense is giving up 2.7 goals per game. David Pastrnak has been the top player putting up 41 goals and adding 53 assists so far this season. The Bruins will face the Flyers after this game.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last seven night games at Bell Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 10 games between the Bruins and Canadiens at Bell Centre.
- The favorites have won the first period in eight of the last nine games between the Bruins and Canadiens.
Boston Bruins Team Facts
- The Bruins have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Canadiens.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 14 of the Bruins’ last 16 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have won the first period in eight of their last nine games against the Canadiens.
Bruins vs Canadiens Betting Prediction
The Canadiens defense was strong in the last game, and they are going to continue that success here. The Bruins are averaging 3.28 goals per game, but they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Bruins are going to finish with only a goal or two and that will be the difference here as the Canadiens are going to get the job done. Back the Canadiens on the money line.
