Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 11/23/2024

The Boston Bruins (9-9-3) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (8-9-2) on Saturday, November 23rd. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

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The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

Boston evened their record at 9-9-3 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, well above the combined 2 goals scored in the game.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings moved to 8-9-2 this season. Detroit was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.

After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.

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. The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period.

Boston recorded 16 giveaways and had 4 assists on their two goals. Charlie McAvoy picked up his 3rd assist of the season, while Brad Marchand added his 7th assist on Coyle’s power-play goal.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

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In their 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Dylan Larkin scored both goals, bringing his season total to 6 and 7. Both of Larkin’s goals came on power plays in the second period.

Detroit had 15 giveaways and didn’t score in the first or third periods. The second period saw Patrick Kane earn his 6th assist, while Alex DeBrincat picked up his 4th, and Lucas Raymond notched his 10th assist of the season.

Boston Team Defense

Boston’s defense was rock solid in their last game, allowing 0 goals on 23 shots from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

Detroit Team Defense

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut down the Sabres after that, leading to a 2-1 victory. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the Red Wings’ defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

Bruins vs Red Wings Trends

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Bruins offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Boston posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 3-7 ATS.
  • In their last five games at home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Red Wings have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • 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 0-3.

Bruins vs Red Wings Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Bruins to pick up on a win over the Red Wings and the road. With the moneyline sitting at -134, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Bruins straight-up.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Red Wings to cover. Even in the event of a Bruins victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Red Wings should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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