TD Garden hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Boston Bruins and the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Carolina Hurricanes in this one, they Hurricanes listed earlier today as underdogs of 144 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 2.8-2.6 result in favor of the Bruins today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Bruins sit at 12-10-1 on the season; in comparison, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently 9-9-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Boston is 7-12-4 OU, and Carolina is 8-9-5 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Carolina injuries news.
The Boston Bruins sit at No. 7 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Carolina Hurricanes sit at a No. 13 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 2.39 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.68 goals allowed. The Bruins power play is averaging 15.28% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 89.66% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Carolina, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -165 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
The Bruins were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Flyers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Philadelphia at -123 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at New York, Saturday, December 3rd
Boston at Buffalo, Saturday, December 3rd