Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Bruins vs. Hurricanes NHL Odds
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(56-18-7) Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-22-7)
Date: Wednesday, May 4th
Time: 8:07 PM ET
Venue: PNC Park
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Bruins +100 Hurricanes -120(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Boston +1.5 -265 / Hurricanes -1.5 +215
NHL Betting Total: O/U 5.5
The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes face off on Wednesday in an NHL game at PNC Arena. In the first game of this series it was the Hurricanes that were able to secure the 5-1 victory.
At the end of the first period it was a 0-0 draw but the Hurricanes offense poured it on and secured the victory.
Boston Bruins
The Bruins come into this game with a 51-25-5 record overall which gives them 107 points and they finished in 4th place in the Atlantic Division. Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark finished the first game saving only 20 of the 24 shots and in this game they are going to need to get a lot better goaltending.
The Bruins have scored 253 goals while they have given up 215 goals on the season. The offense is ranked 15th while their defense has been ranked and they need the defense to be a lot better.
Brad Marchand has been the top player for the Bruins scoring 32 goals and adding 48 assist for 80 points. David Pastrnak has also scored 40 goals and added another 37 assists for 77 points so far this season.
Carolina Hurricanes
On the other side of this matchup is the Hurricanes who looked impressive in the first game finishing with five goals. The Hurricanes had five different players that scored one goal. The top player was Seth Jarvis who had one goal and one assist.
The Hurricanes has scored 278 goals while their defense has given up 202 goals. The Hurricanes is ranked 9th while their defense is ranked 1st. If the defense is good all series, they will be in good shape.
Sebastian Aho has been the top player for Carolina scoring 37 goals and adding 44 assists. There have been five different players that have put up at least 50 points.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Hurricanes are 7-0 in their last 7 overall.
- Hurricanes are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Hurricanes are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
- Bruins are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Hurricanes are 2-8 in their last 10 Wednesday games.
Free Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL Prediction
The Bruins offense struggled in the first game, and I expect they are going to struggle again in this game. Look for the Hurricanes to score four or five goals, and they are going to cruise to the victory in this game. Back the Hurricanes on the puck line.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Hurricanes -1.5
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