by Rod Pearson
Friday, Apr 05, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET, Saturday, April 6, 2024
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Where to Watch: ABC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Panthers +100, Bruins -120; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Panthers +100, Bruins -120; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Panthers +100, Bruins -120; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
Florida Panthers: 48-24-5 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)
Boston Bruins: 45-17-15 (1st place, Atlantic Division)
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Recent Form
Florida Panthers: 3-6-1 last 10
Boston Bruins: 7-3-0 last 10
Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins Preview and Analysis
The Panthers are entering this game with 101 points, a 48-24-5 record overall, and they are 26-11-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Ottawa Senators in their last game, winning that one on the road 6-0. Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, Nick Cousins, Sam Reinhart, Dmitry Kulikov, and Anton Lundell each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Matthew Tkachuk, Eetu Luostarinen, and Aleksander Barkov each led the team in assists with 2 while Gustav Forsling led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Sergei Bobrovsky was the starting goalie in that game and he recorded the shutout as he allowed 0 goals on 30 shots with 30 saves and a 1.000 save percentage. Their offense has scored 252 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 193 goals against them allowing 2.5 goals per game.
The Bruins are entering this game with 105 points, a 45-17-15 record overall, and they are 23-9-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Carolina Hurricanes in their last game, winning that one on the road 4-1. Danton Heinen, David Pastrňák, Hampus Lindholm, and Brad Marchand each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Pavel Zacha led the team in assists with 2 while David Pastrňák, Morgan Geekie, Hampus Lindholm, and Brad Marchand each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Jeremy Swayman was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 28 shots with 27 saves and a .964 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 256 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 209 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.
Panthers 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 45-17-15 record overall which has them leading their division in the East with one of the best records in the entire NHL. They are fighting to stay ahead in a tight race for 1st place in their division and they are also in the hunt for the Presidents' Trophy this season. They have looked great on home ice this year too with their 23-9-6 home record. Meanwhile, the Panthers have also looked really good in their games this season with their 48-24-5 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the East with one of the best records in the entire NHL too. They are right behind the Bruins in the standings and fighting to take back 1st place in the division. They have been a really good road team all year with their 26-11-3 road record too. The Panthers have been one of the best teams in the NHL all season and they are coming off a 6-0 win in their last one, but they haven't looked good in their games lately as they have entered a slump. They are only 3-6-1 in their last 10 games while the Bruins have been the much hotter team lately, going 7-3-0 in their last 10 games and with 3 wins in a row now. The Bruins are going to have some momentum from their road win against the Hurricanes the other night and they have been so good on home ice this season. They will be looking to bring their best effort for this Panthers team that kicked them out of the playoffs last year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bruins to win this game.
Panthers Bruins Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Saturday, April 6, 2024 (3:30 pm ET start time) is Bruins 5 Panthers 4.
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NHL Betting Trends
Florida Panthers: 10-11 (-7.6 units) on the moneyline after a division game. 48-47 (-15.6 units) on the moneyline revenging a loss versus an opponent. 11-5 UNDER revenging 2 consecutive losses to opponent as a favorite. 14-6 UNDER after scoring 3 goals or more in 4 straight games.
Boston Bruins: 105-60 (+8.4 units) on the moneyline off a win or tie in their previous game. 15-4 (+8.2 units) on the moneyline after 2 straight blowout wins by 3 goals or more. 9-3 UNDER off a road win scoring 4 or more goals. 75-54 UNDER after playing 4 consecutive road games.
Key Injuries
Florida Panthers: A. Ekblad (D) Mid April - Undisclosed. C. Verhaeghe (C) Out indefinitely - Upper Body.
Boston Bruins: J. Brazeau (RW) Out indefinitely - Upper Body. 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.
Notable Quotes
“I (once) thought, ‘If I could coach 500 games in this league, that would be something else,’ because I think the average number is about 250 or 350. I think you hit it and you go, ‘If I could get 500 wins, that would be something,’ and then you just start getting older. I have more fun coaching the game now than I ever have in my life.” - Paul Maurice after his team’s win against the Senators in their game on Thursday.
“In the first period, we executed really well. Caught them on some odd-man rushes, made some high-end plays.” - Jim Montgomery after his team’s loss against the Bruins in their game on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Florida Panthers
LW Tarasenko, Vladimir
C Barkov, Aleksander
RW Reinhart, Sam
LD Forsling, Gustav
RD Ekman-Larsson, Oliver
G Bobrovsky, Sergei
Boston Bruins
LW Marchand, Brad
C Coyle, Charlie
RW Geekie, Morgan
LD Lindholm, Hampus
RD McAvoy, Charlie
G Swayman, Jeremy
Statistical Leaders
Florida Panthers
Points: S. Reinhart (89)
Goals: S. Reinhart (53)
Assists: M. Tkachuk (59)
GAA: A.Stolarz (2.12)
Boston Bruins
Points: D. Pastrnak (106)
Goals: D. Pastrnak (47)
Assists: D. Pastrnak (59)
GAA: J. Swayman (2.52)
Coaches:
Florida Panthers: Paul Maurice (2nd 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.
