Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 10/31/2024

The Boston Bruins (4-5-1) travel to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (6-2-0) on Thursday, October 31st. This game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh and televised on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bruins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flyers. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

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The Boston Bruins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Boston fell to 4-5-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Flyers. The Bruins were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 2 fell well short of that number.

Boston’s defense held the Flyers scoreless until the second period, when Tyson Foerster scored at 5:32. The Bruins couldn’t find the net, and the Flyers added an empty-net goal with 24 seconds left in the third period.

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Carolina improved to 6-2-0 with a 4-3 overtime win against the Canucks. The Hurricanes were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.

Carolina led 3-1 going into the third period, but Vancouver scored twice to force overtime. Four different players scored for the Hurricanes, with Sebastian Aho netting the game-winner just 47 seconds into the extra period.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston was shut out in their 2-0 loss to the Flyers, despite firing 25 shots on goal. The Bruins had 15 giveaways and couldn’t find the net in any period.

For the game, Boston had no power play goals, shorthanded goals, or empty net goals. The Bruins’ record now stands at 4-5-1.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

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Carolina’s offense was held scoreless in the third period, but Sebastian Aho netted his fourth goal of the season just 47 seconds into overtime to secure a 4-3 win. William Carrier also scored for the first time this season, while Martin Necas and Jack Roslovic each added their fourth goals.

The Hurricanes fired 32 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Martin Necas picked up his 8th assist of the season on Aho’s game-winner.

Boston Team Defense

Defensively, the Bruins allowed just 18 shots on goal, with Joonas Korpisalo making 17 saves and posting a 94.4% save percentage. Boston’s defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 23 hits. The first goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the second period, and they conceded an empty-netter with 24 seconds left in the third.

Carolina Team Defense

Defensively, the Hurricanes will look to improve after giving up two late goals in the third period, allowing the Canucks to tie the game at 3-3. Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves with a save percentage of 88.9%. Carolina’s defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 23 hits.

Bruins vs Hurricanes Trends

  • Across the Bruins last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
  • Across the Hurricanes last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 7-3 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have an puck line record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-0.
  • Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 0-5.

Bruins vs Hurricanes Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Bruins to take down the Hurricanes on the road. With the moneyline currently at +142, I’m placing my bet on the Bruins straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Bruins winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Bruins straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to 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.


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


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