The Florida Panthers (3-4-0) and Boston Bruins (3-4-0) square off Tuesday. Puck drop from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 last season
The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers dropped their fourth straight game Saturday, losing 3-0 to the Buffalo Sabres. Florida failed to win as a -145 road favorite with the Under (6) cashing. G Sergei Bobrovsky allowed 3 goals on 31 shots, as the Panthers’ offense continued to sputter; outscored 15-4 during their 4-game skid.
The Bruins also dropped their fourth straight game Sunday, losing 3-2 to the Utah Mammoth. Boston failed to cash as a +186 road underdog as the Under (6) hit. RW David Pastrnak scored both Bruins goals, giving him 4 on the season. Three of Boston’s 4 losses have been by 1 goal.
Panthers at Bruins odds
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Moneyline (ML): Panthers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Bruins +135 (bet $100 to win $135)Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+145) | Bruins +1.5 (-180)Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Panthers at Bruins projected goalies
Sergei Bobrovsky (3-2-0, 2.02 GAA, .917 SV%) vs. Joonas Korpisalo (1-2-0, 3.35 GAA, .865 SV%)
Bobrovsky has lost his last 2 starts — Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings and Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Over that stretch, he allowed 5 goals with a .907 save percentage and a 2.54 GAA. His last meeting with the Bruins came last March 11, when he gave up 3 goals on 24 shots in a loss.
Korpisalo has also lost his last 2 starts, coming against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 13 and the Utah Mammoth Sunday. In those games, he surrendered 7 goals with an .860 SV% and a 3.59 GAA. His last outing against the Panthers came on Oct. 9, 2024, when he allowed 6 goals on 35 shots in a loss.
Panthers at Bruins picks and predictionsPrediction
Panthers 3, Bruins 2
BET PANTHERS (-160).
Florida has proven reliable as a favorite this season, winning 3 of 6 in that role, and their aggressive, turnover-forcing style of play continues to generate high-danger scoring chances. That relentless pressure could be a problem for Boston, which has struggled with consistency and defensive discipline. The Bruins have allowed 22 goals — sixth-most in the NHL — and remain sluggish on the power play, converting just 16% of their opportunities.
Florida’s balanced attack and deep forward rotation make them difficult to contain, with multiple lines capable of producing offense and wearing down opponents. The Panthers have also dominated this matchup recently, winning 6 of the last 9 meetings.
With their tempo, depth, and playoff-tested toughness, Florida looks poised to capitalize on Boston’s mistakes and secure another hard-fought victory on the road.
PASS.
Six of the last 7 games between these teams have been decided by a single goal, which is why I’ll keep my wager to the moneyline.
BET UNDER 5.5 (-105).
The Under has been the story for both teams early this season. Florida’s offensive struggles have been glaring — just 2 goals in its last 3 games and 2 or fewer goals in 5 of 7 games. Boston hasn’t been lighting it up either, scoring only 3 total goals over its last 2 contests. The Under has cashed in 3 straight Panthers games and in each of the Bruins’ past 2.
Boston’s elite penalty kill (90%, sixth in the NHL) should help slow a Florida team converting on just 16% of its power plays. Injuries continue to plague the Panthers, further stifling their scoring punch. With both clubs on 4-game losing streaks and desperate to snap out of their funks, expect a tighter, defense-driven matchup that keeps this one Under the total.
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