The Chicago Blackhawks (1-0-0) play their second game in consecutive nights on the NHL schedule as they travel to Massachusetts to play the Boston Bruins (0-0-0) at TD Garden.
Blackhawks vs Bruins Picks
Pick: Boston 5-2 Chicago
Boston, which led the NHL standings in a historic season in 2022-23, begins the 2023-24 campaign without several key players. Chicago, meanwhile, began the Connor Bedard era with a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday and are looking to build on that momentum in future NHL games.
Here’s a closer look at what to expect for tonight’s Blackhawks vs Bruins betting picks.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins Odds
Despite losing centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci to retirement, the Bruins are still considered one of the best NHL teams heading into the new season. That much is reflected in the NHL odds as -320 favorites against the Blackhawks. Chicago is a +260 underdog.
The Bruins and Blackhawks have puck lines of -1.5 (-125) and +1.5 (+105), respectively. The over/under for the Blackhawks vs Bruins betting picks is set at 6.0.
Blackhawks vs. Bruins Information
Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins
Location of the game: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 11. 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks Performance Recap and Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks players were motivated on Tuesday night in their season-opening victory over the Penguins, one of the NHL picks to make the playoffs this season. The team overcame a 2-0 deficit and held on for a 4-2 victory.
Bedard picked up his first career assist on the team’s opening goal, and Jason Dickinson scored the game-winner with less than five minutes left in the third period. Petr Mrazek made 38 saves in the win.
Key Injuries
As a rebuilding club, the Blackhawks are already relatively thin up front and will be without centers Colin Blackwell and Philipp Kurashev tonight, as both are on the NHL injury report. Kursahev was placed on the IR Tuesday but could return at some point during the Blackhawks’ five-game road trip to open the season.
Betting Trends to Know
- Chicago is 1-0 against the spread (ATS) this season and was under the total in their first game against the Penguins.
- They beat Boston 6-3 in their most recent meeting in March of 2023.
Boston Bruins Performance Recap and Analysis
The Boston Bruins standings will be tough to replicate from last season, but they still have a solid veteran core with a great goaltending duo in Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. Boston was 2-2-2 in the preseason with 15 goals and 17 goals against.
Key Injuries
The Bruins are healthy without any key injuries ahead of the Blackhawks vs Bruins betting picks.
Betting Trends to Know
- Boston lost 6-3 to Chicago in their most recent meeting last season.
- They were 48-41 ATS last season, including playoff games.
- Their over/under/push record was 41-43-5.
Blackhawks vs. Bruins Betting Picks
- Moneyline: Boston (-320)
- Over/Under: Over 6 (-110)
- Spread: -1.5 (-125)
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins Prediction
Chicago is playing its second game in less than 24 hours, while the Bruins have been patiently waiting in Boston and will be amped up for their home opener.
Many expect Boston to come back down to earth following a historic season, but the veteran squad will be motivated to get out to a strong start and still has many players, including David Pastrnak, who could lead in NHL player stats.
- Pick: Boston 5-2 Chicago
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