Bruins vs Panthers

The Boston Bruins Look To Start Their Season With A Win

Last season, the Bruins finished 2nd in the Atlantic Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a 47-20 overall record. Of those 47 wins, 31 came by multiple goals, while 16 were one-goal victories. Boston went 31-51 against the puck line.

Boston was 23-9-9 on the road and 24-11-6 at home. As favorites, they went 38-18-11, and they were 2-2-4 as underdogs. Their over/under record was 37-44-1, with their games averaging 6 goals each.

The Florida Panthers Look To Start Their Season With A Win

Boston finished last season with a 52-24-6 record, placing 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a 33-17 mark in those games. They went 17-9 in Atlantic Division matchups, which was the best in the division. On the road, the Bruins were 26-11-4, while at home, they went 26-13-2.

Against the puck line, Boston went 33-49. Of their 33 wins, 19 were by one goal, while 33 were by multiple goals. Their games averaged 5.7 goals, and the average total line was 6.2. Their over/under record was 30-49-3.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Last season, the Bruins ranked 13th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game. They also finished 13th in assists. Notably, Boston was 7th in shorthanded goals, showing their ability to capitalize even when down a player. In terms of power play goals, they were 12th in the league.

Despite their mid-tier offensive rankings, the Bruins were 21st in shots on goal, averaging 29.3 per game. They also had the 24th fewest giveaways in the NHL, indicating solid puck management.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

As they prepare to face the Bruins, the Panthers are coming off a season where they ranked 11th in scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game. They were 12th in assists. Florida was 2nd in the NHL in shots on goal, averaging 33.7 per game.

Florida was 6th in shorthanded goals and also ranked 6th in power play goals. In terms of giveaways, they finished 19th in the league.

Boston Team Defense

Boston’s defense was one of the best in the NHL last season, finishing 5th in goals allowed at 2.6 per game. They limited opponents to the 5th fewest shots on goal and recorded five shutouts, ranking 4th in the league. Even though they were 20th in takeaways, the Bruins were 3rd in defensive hits.

Florida Team Defense

Florida’s defense was the best in the NHL last season, allowing just 2.3 goals per game, the lowest in the league. They also allowed the fewest shots on goal per game, with opponents averaging just 27.6 shots per game. In terms of takeaways, the Panthers ranked 14th, but they were 2nd in defensive hits. Florida recorded eight shutouts, the most in the NHL last season.

Bruins vs Panthers Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• Although Florida has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.
• The last ten games that Boston was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 5-5 straight up.

Bruins vs Panthers Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Panthers to secure a victory over the Bruins at home. With the moneyline currently set at -153, I’m locking in my bet on the Panthers straight-up.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Bruins to cover. Even if the Panthers secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Bruins should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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