NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Hurricanes
The Boston Bruins go up against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Tuesday, April 7.
Canes Should Have the Edge
Take the Hurricanes at -115 on the 3-Way Moneyline to have the upper hand against the Bruins. We believe that the home team have a strong chance of claiming a regulation time victory.
Canes Claimed 3-1 Win in Previous H2H
Boston Bruins have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, Philadelphia Flyers won 2-1 (OT) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 29 shots (.935), with Pavel Zacha the only player to find the net.
Carolina Hurricanes have landed back-to-back home victories. In their last game, it was a 6-3 road defeat against Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Andrei Svechnikov, Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall each scored one goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Canes triumphed 3-1 when they last played the Bruins. This head-to-head was played at TD Garden. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Canes land six wins.
Starting Goalies
Jeremy Swayman (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
30-17-4
2.7
.907
1
23/24
25-10-7
2.53
.916
3
Brandon Bussi (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
29-6-1
2.5
.894
2
Boston Bruins – Last 10 Games
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have given up 2.6 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.7%.
David Pastrnak is the top points scorer with 15 points, 3 goals and 12 assists, with Pavel Zacha racking up 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.29 goal against average with a .923 save percentage.
Carolina Hurricanes – Last 10 Games
The Canes have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 34.0 shots on goal, with a 37.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 21.9 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.9%.
The top points scorer is Seth Jarvis with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers is next best after registering 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 3.21 GAA with a .854 SV%.
Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks
Head into Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.
Game Prediction
The pick is that Carolina Hurricanes will outscore their opponents in 60 minutes, with odds of -115 currently available that they win this NHL game. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.
The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our hockey picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NHL stats for sharper predictions.
Key Bruins vs Hurricanes stats:
Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.Hurricanes have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.Hurricanes have won 2 consecutive games at home.Bruins have lost their last 3 games.Bruins have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.Bruins have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.Hurricanes have won 6 of their last 10 games against Bruins.Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability
According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.
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Our Game Prediction
Hurricanes 3-Way Moneyline @ -115
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Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Giving Canes Plenty of Respect
The Carolina Hurricanes odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -192 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 66% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Boston Bruins, you will find +158 about the underdogs.
The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +108.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Boston Bruins Stats
Carolina Hurricanes Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 26.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 9.3
Blocks: 13.3
Faceoff Wins : 32.9
Hits: 20.6
Giveaways: 17.7
Takeaways: 3.8
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 27.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.6
Blocks: 14.1
Faceoff Wins : 31.1
Hits: 21.2
Giveaways: 16.8
Takeaways: 4.1
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.3
Shots: 34
Goals Shorthanded: 0.6
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 6.6
Blocks: 19
Faceoff Wins : 28.9
Hits: 21.5
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 5
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 33.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 6.4
Blocks: 18.4
Faceoff Wins : 28.6
Hits: 22.1
Giveaways: 15.6
Takeaways: 6
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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