BB&T Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Florida Panthers and the visiting Boston Bruins on Saturday.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.2-2.6 win for the Panthers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Florida Panthers are 17-15-8 overall while the Boston Bruins are 20-17-4. As for the totals, Florida is 16-18-6 on the OU, and Boston is 16-20-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Boston injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 24-ranked Florida Panthers and the No. 15-rated Boston Bruins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Florida's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 2.38 goals per game, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.46 goals allowed. The Panthers power play is averaging 15.22% while the Bruins defense kills off 87.59% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Boston, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Oilers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at +136 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Panthers were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Predators. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Florida at -124 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Carolina, Sunday, January 8th
Florida at New Jersey, Monday, January 9th