The Chicago Blackhawks are a solid wager no matter the circumstance, but their value increases exponentially when they get to face a team from the Atlantic Division. That is the spot the Hawks are in when they visit the Boston Bruins Thursday evening.
- The Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last seven games against the Bruins.
- The Bruins are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games with one day off in between games.
- The Bruins are 2-6 SU in their last eight games against teams with a winning record..
The Blackhawks have gone 10-2-1 versus the Atlantic this season and have actually posted a record of 13-3 SU in the previous 16 meetings dating back to last season. They enter Thursday’s contest on a bit of a high as they’ve won back-to-back games against the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings.
The Central Division is becoming an absolute dog fight but Wednesday’s win over the Wings gave the Hawks a two-point lead over both the struggling Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues; both of whom are idle tonight.
The Bruins are trying to keep up with the division-leading Florida Panthers as well as the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic, but they head in off a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames and have actually won three of their last four overall.
If you are thinking of fading the Blackhawks because they played Wednesday, do so at your own peril. The Hawks have gone 4-1 SU in their last five games with zero days off in between.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.3-2.4 win for the Bruins on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Bruins bring a 35-23-6 record to the battle against the 40-20-5 Blackhawks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Boston go 29-28-7 so far and the Blackhawks go 23-29-13. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Chicago injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 12-rated Chicago Blackhawks taking on the No. 26-rated Boston Bruins in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.08 goals per game, against a Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.38 goals allowed. The Bruins power play is averaging 20.86% while the Blackhawks defense kills off 79.35% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blackhawks were a 5-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Red Wings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Chicago at -108 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Bruins were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Flames. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Boston at -223 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Chicago is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
- Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
- Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago home to Detroit, Sunday, March 6th
Boston home to Washington, Saturday, March 5th
