Bruins Hope To Stay Hot As Hurricanes Blow Into Town

Two of the hottest teams in the NHL face off Tuesday night as the Carolina Hurricanes (25-8-2) travel to Beantown to meet the Boston Bruins (22-11-2). The Bruins, in the midst of a seven-game homestand, have won five straight and eight of their last 10, while the Hurricanes are 7-2-1 in their past 10. This Hurricanes vs Bruins prediction will break down the matchup between the two sizzling squads. 

Hurricanes vs Bruins Odds & Analysis

Sportsbook Odds

Given Boston’s recent momentum, it’s no surprise to see the Bruins open as home favorites but seeing their odds move to -130 is rather surprising given their opponents Tuesday. The Hurricanes are an elite team and elite teams are rarely available at +125, which makes Carolina difficult to ignore. 

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Hurricanes Looking To Spoil The Fun In Boston 

Carolina could move into a tie with the Rangers for top spot in the Metropolitan Division with a victory tonight and has several games in hand on New York. Before their hot spell, the Hurricanes had had a slight dip in performance as injuries began to mount.

That list has grown considerably shorter, though defenceman Jake Gardiner remains on injured reserve and Martin Necas has now been added to the COVID-19 protocol list. Necas had a goal and an assist Saturday as the Hurricanes downed the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 in their most recent outing.

Necas has proven to be a reliable scorer with four game-winning goals and 21 points in 33 games this season and will be missed in what this Hurricanes vs Bruins prediction suggests will be a tight matchup. 

Bruins Aiming To Outlast Hurricanes As Homestand Continues

Boston’s list of injuries is slightly more of a concern than Carolina’s. Key depth players Matt Grzelcyk and Nick Foligno are expected to miss this clash, which could influence the Hurricanes vs Bruins prediction.

Boston’s core of Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy and Patrice Bergeron are certainly the most important components of this team. However, their supporting cast should not be overlooked. Names such as Grzelcyk, Curtis Lazar, Derek Forbort and Linus Ullmark may not be ones that grab the headlines but they are quietly contributing to Boston’s impressive season.

Ullmark’s excellent play is a huge reason why Jeremy Swayman, who had been splitting the starts between the pipes, was sent back to the minors recently with Tuukka Rask’s return. Meanwhile, Marchand continues to set a torrid scoring pace with 43 points in 30 games, including 12 in his last five. 

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Hurricanes: Keys To Victory 

Frederik Andersen has been superb, boasting a 2.03 goals-against average that is one of the league’s best. The Hurricanes are an incredibly well-balanced team and will look to stick to their game plan and frustrate the Bruins at home. Carolina has a slight edge when it comes to special teams and faceoff percentage. 

Bruins: Keys To Victory 

Expect a close contest tonight as the Hurricanes vs Bruins prediction sheds light on how evenly matched these squads are. No team has fewer road losses than the Hurricanes, but the Bruins have the momentum of a five-game win streak. Taylor Hall will need to continue his hot play after securing eight assists in his last eight games. 

Odds Shark’s Computer Hurricanes vs Bruins Prediction: Bruins ML (-135)

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