In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 2nd at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 36-35-3 this season after they defeated the Senators by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Florida scored five goals in the first period and they added a sixth goal in the second, as they cruised to the easy win. The Panthers out shot Ottawa by a total of 29-26, won 45.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Greer, Gregor, Samoskevich, Tkachuk, and Verhaeghe (2), while Tarasov stopped 23 out of 26 shots, which was an .885 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Florida lost to the Rangers by a score of 3-1 and the Islanders by a score of 5-2. The Panthers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 75 points. Florida has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.32 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 81.9% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart (out) has led Florida with 29 goals and 32 assists, while Sam Bennett has added 25 goals and 31 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 26-21-1 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .879 save percentage this season.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 43-24-8 this year after they defeated the Stars by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Boston blew a 2-0 lead in the second period, but they scored four times in the third to get the huge win. The Bruins out shot Dallas by a total of 24-16, won 64.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Arvidsson (3), Khusnutdinov, Lindholm, and Jokiharju, while Korpisalo stopped 13 out of 16 shots, which was an .813 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-3 and the Wild by a score of 6-3. The Bruins have won four games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 94 points. Boston has scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 24.0% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 29 goals and 66 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 34 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 30-15-4 with a 2.73 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bruins’ last six games.
- The Bruins have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 13 of the Panthers’ last 14 games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last six games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Panthers have lost seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Bruins have won each of their last four games.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in 17 of their last 22 games following a home win.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Fourteen of the Bruins’ last 16 road games following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last four home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five Thursday games at Amerant Bank Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Panthers’ last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in five of the Panthers’ last six games as underdogs against the Bruins.
- Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Panthers as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sam Reinhart has scored the last goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog against the Bruins.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Zacha has scored at least one goal in four of the Bruins’ last five road games.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Florida Panthers rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.93%).
- The Florida Panthers rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.32).
- The Boston Bruins rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.25%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.36).
Panthers vs Bruins Prediction
Florida comes into this matchup dealing with a bunch of key injuries and they have lost three of their last four games. The Panthers are 20-15-3 at home this year, while the Bruins are 15-14-7 on the road. Boston has won four games in a row and they have scored 20 goals in those four wins. The Bruins are surging in the Atlantic standings and they have defeated some very good teams in recent games, so they should have no issues here. Take the Bruins to get the road win.