by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Where to Watch: TNT, MAX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Hurricanes +114, Bruins -135; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Hurricanes +114, Bruins -135; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Hurricanes +114, Bruins -135; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Carolina Hurricanes: 25-15-5 (3rd place, Metropolitan Division)
Boston Bruins: 49-8-9 (1st place, Atlantic Division)
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Recent Form
Carolina Hurricanes: 7-2-1 last 10
Boston Bruins: 6-1-3 last 10
Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins Preview and Analysis
The Hurricanes are entering this game with 55 points, a 25-15-5 record overall, and they are 12-10-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Minnesota Wild in their last game, losing that one at home 5-2. Michael Bunting and Martin Nečas each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Sebastian Aho, Jack Drury, Seth Jarvis, and Stefan Noesen each led the team in assists with 1 while Michael Bunting and Brady Skjei each led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Antti Raanta was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 17 shots with 14 saves and a .824 save percentage. Their offense has scored 154 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 139 goals against them allowing 3.1 goals per game.
The Bruins are entering this game with 67 points, a 29-8-9 record overall, and they are 16-3-3 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Winnipeg Jets in their last game, winning that one at home 4-1. Charlie Coyle, Jake DeBrusk, Jakub Lauko, and Brad Marchand each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo, Trent Frederic, Morgan Geekie, Hampus Lindholm, and David Pastrňák each led the team in assists with 1 while Jake DeBrusk led the team in shots on net in that game with 3. Jeremy Swayman was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 21 shots with 20 saves and a .952 save percentage. Their offense has scored 162 goals this season averaging 3.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 121 goals against them allowing 2.6 goals per game.
Hurricanes vs Bruins Prediction
The current betting odds have the Bruins listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bruins have looked great in their games this season with their 29-8-9 record overall which leads their division in the East and is also one of the best records in the entire NHL. They have also looked great in their home games all year with their 16-3-3 home record. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have also looked good in their games this season with their 25-15-5 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the East. The Hurricanes have been one of the better teams in the Metro over the last few years and lately they have slipped down the standings as they haven't been at their best this season. They have looked a lot better in their games lately as they are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games, but road games have been a big issue for them all season with their 12-10-1 road record. They have been much more of a home team over the last few years too while the Bruins have been one of the best home teams if not the best in the NHL over the last 2 seasons. The Hurricanes also lost their last game on home ice to the Wild while the Bruins have some momentum coming into this one off a win against the Jets on their home ice. The Bruins are going to continue their home dominance here and take advantage of the way the Hurricanes have played on the road this season. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bruins to win this game.
Hurricanes Bruins Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Wednesday, January 24, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Bruins 4 Hurricanes 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Carolina Hurricanes: 25-20 (-7.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 12-19 (-20.5 units) on the moneyline after 5 straight games with 30 or more shots on goal. 12-3 UNDER off a home loss by 2 goals or more. 36-21 UNDER after allowing 4 goals or more.
Boston Bruins: 150-73 (+33.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 54-25 (+16.2 units) on the moneyline off a home win. 62-33 (+8.9 units) on the moneyline after a win by 2 goals or more. 40-28 UNDER in a home game where the total is 6 or more. 4-1 UNDER after 3 straight blowout wins by 3 goals or more.
Key Injuries
Carolina Hurricanes: A. Svechnikov (RW) Ques Wed - Upper Body. P. Kochetkov (G) Out indefinitely - Concussion. F. Andersen (G) Out indefinitely - Illness.
Boston Bruins: M. Lucic (LW) Out indefinitely - Ankle.
Notable Quotes
“The first period we needed more. You do everything you’re supposed to, the way we want to do it and get our opportunities, and come out of there tied? That was probably deflating a little bit.” - Rod Brind’Amour after his team’s loss against the Wild in their game on Monday.
“They embarrassed us the last time we were in Winnipeg. We have a lot of proud guys that represent the Bruins for a long time in a real good way. I think the opportunity to get back at them was something that was motivating.” - Jim Montgomery after his team’s win against the Jets in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Carolina Hurricanes
LW Bunting, Michael
C Aho, Sebastian
RW Teräväinen, Teuvo
LD Slavin, Jaccob
RD Burns, Brent
G Raanta, Antti
Boston Bruins
LW Marchand, Brad
C Coyle, Charlie
RW Pastrnak, David
LD Grzelcyk, Matt
RD McAvoy, Charlie
G Swayman, Jeremy
Statistical Leaders
Carolina Hurricanes
Points: S. Aho (51)
Goals: S. Aho (16)
Assists: S. Aho (35)
GAA: P. Kochetkov (2.58)
Boston Bruins
Points: D. Pastrnak (67)
Goals: D. Pastrnak (30)
Assists: D. Pastrnak (37)
GAA: J. Swayman (2.31)
Coaches:
Carolina Hurricanes: Rod Brind'Amour (6th season)
Boston Bruins: Jim Montgomery (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.
