The Boston Bruins will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Carolina Hurricanes pay a visit to TD Garden.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Boston Bruins as -202 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.8-1.8 win for the Bruins. 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
Supporters of the Carolina Hurricanes have seen them go 27-25-10 so far this season, while the Bruins are at 37-15-8. In totals betting, the Boston Bruins are 27-32-1, while the Hurricanes are 26-34-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Carolina injuries news.
This game puts the Boston Bruins, most recently No. 3 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Carolina Hurricanes, who rate a No. 19 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Boston Bruins No. 7-ranked offense (3.22 goals per game) against a Carolina Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 22 at 3.05 goals per game allowed. The Bruins Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.79% rate while the Hurricanes have a 79.05% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Carolina was a 3-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Red Wings. They lost as -105 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Boston was a 4-1 loser on the road against the Sabres. Bettors on Buffalo at +226 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Philadelphia, Thursday, March 1st
Boston home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 1st