The Boston Bruins (28-27-8) travel to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (36-22-4) on Thursday, March 6th. This game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Bruins vs Hurricanes

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

Boston improved to 28-27-8 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 combined goals fell well short of that.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 3:23, and Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57. Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves in the shutout.

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Carolina improved to 36-22-4 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second period and added two more goals to secure the win.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense got off to a quick start, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark in the first period. The Bruins took 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period.

Boston recorded 16 giveaways in the game and had 4 assists on their two goals. Brad Marchand picked up his 7th assist of the season, while Elias Lindholm added his 6th. Nikita Zadorov also contributed with his 5th assist on Brazeau’s opening goal.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Carolina’s offense took 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington. Dmitry Orlov scored twice, bringing his season total to three goals. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the season and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov’s second goal. Andrei Svechnikov also scored, netting his sixth goal on an empty net with 9 seconds left in the game.

Carolina scored once in the first period, added two more in the second, and capped it off with Svechnikov’s empty-netter in the third. The Hurricanes had 14 giveaways in the game.

Boston Team Defense

Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, shutting out the Kraken in a 2-0 win. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits.

Carolina Team Defense

Defensively, the Hurricanes will look to carry their momentum from the previous game, where they held the Capitals scoreless in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.

Bruins vs Hurricanes Trends

• Across the Bruins last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 2-8 straight-up.
• Although Carolina has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have an puck line record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.

Bruins vs Hurricanes Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Hurricanes is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -263, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Bruins to cover. Even in the event of a Hurricanes victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Bruins should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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