by Rod Pearson
Monday, Mar 25, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Bruins +114, Panthers -135; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Bruins +115, Panthers -135; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Bruins +115, Panthers -135; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Boston Bruins: 41-16-15 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)
Florida Panthers: 46-20-5 (1st place, Atlantic Division)
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Boston Bruins: 6-3-1 last 10
Florida Panthers: 5-4-1 last 10
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Preview and Analysis
The Bruins are entering this game with 97 points, a 41-16-15 record overall, and they are 18-7-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Philadelphia Flyers in their last game, losing that one on the road 3-2. Justin Brazeau and Danton Heinen each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Charlie Coyle, Jake DeBrusk, Morgan Geekie, and Mason Lohrei each led the team in assists with 1 while Jake DeBrusk and Danton Heinen each led the team in shots on net in that game with 3. Linus Ullmark was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 29 shots with 26 saves and a .896 save percentage. Their offense has scored 241 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 200 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.
The Panthers are entering this game with 97 points, a 46-20-5 record overall, and they are 21-11-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Philadelphia Flyers in their last game, winning that one on the road 4-1. Sam Reinhart led the team in goals scored with 2 while Vladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Brandon Montour led the team in assists with 3 while Sam Reinhart led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Anthony Stolarz was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 33 shots with 32 saves and a .970 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 231 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 173 goals against them allowing 2.4 goals per game.
Bruins vs Panthers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Panthers listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Panthers have looked really good in their games this season with their 46-20-5 record overall which has them leading their division in the East with one of the best records in the entire NHL right now. They have also looked great on home ice this year with their 21-11-2 home record. Meanwhile, the Bruins have also looked great in their games this season with their 41-16-15 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the East right now with one of the best records in the entire NHL too. The Bruins are in 2nd place in their division and in a playoff spot, but they are tied for points with the Panthers in 1st place. The Panthers do have a game in hand though. The Bruins have looked good in their road games this season but they haven't looked their best with their 18-7-9 road record, coming closer in a lot of their losses but still losing in the end. The Bruins have been the slightly hotter team coming into this one with their 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games, but they dropped their last game in Philadelphia and lost some of their momentum there. The Panthers haven't been as hot lately but they just pulled off a nice win over the Flyers in their last one and they will use that momentum to carry them in this game on home ice where they have been so good all year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Panthers to win this game.
Bruins Panthers Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Panthers 4 Bruins 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Boston Bruins: 41-31 (-9.4 units) on the moneyline in all games. 6-12 (-11.5 units) on the moneyline after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight games. 5-7 (-6.7 units) on the moneyline after 2 or more consecutive losses. 14-8 UNDER after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games. 25-15 UNDER after a close loss by 1 goal in their previous game. 26-17 UNDER off a road loss.
Florida Panthers: 46-25 (+7.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 31-14 (+10.4 units) on the moneyline off a win or tie in their previous game. 26-9 (+13.6 units) on the moneyline after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game. 14-3 UNDER vs. division opponents. 9-3 UNDER revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 26-18 UNDER off a win or tie in their previous game.
Key Injuries
Boston Bruins: J. Beecher (C) Ques Tues - Illness. P. Maroon (LW) Out indefinitely - Back. D. Forbort (D) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. M. Poitras (C) out for season - Shoulder. M. Lucic (LW) out for season - Ankle.
Florida Panthers: A. Barkov (C) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. J. Gadjovich (LW) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. G. Forsling (D) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. A. Ekblad (D) Early April - Lower Body.
Notable Quotes
“These are the games you want to be in this time of year. Coming up, that’s what they’re going to be like.” - Danton Heinen after their loss against the Flyers in their game on Saturday.
"(Stolarz) was outstanding." - Paul Maurice after his team’s win against the Flyers in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Boston Bruins
LW Marchand, Brad
C Coyle, Charlie
RW DeBrusk, Jake
LD Grzelcyk, Matt
RD McAvoy, Charlie
G Ullmark, Linus
Florida Panthers
LW Luostarinen, Eetu
C Lundell, Anton
RW Reinhart, Sam
LD Mahura, Josh
RD Montour, Brandon
G Stolarz, Anthony
Statistical Leaders
Boston Bruins
Points: D. Pastrnak (99)
Goals: D. Pastrnak (44)
Assists: D. Pastrnak (55)
GAA: J. Swayman (2.57)
Florida Panthers
Points: S. Reinhart (83)
Goals: S. Reinhart (50)
Assists: M. Tkachuk (55)
GAA: A.Stolarz (1.97)
Coaches:
Boston Bruins: Jim Montgomery (2nd season)
Florida Panthers: Paul Maurice (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
