The Boston Bruins didn’t take long to show why they steamrolled through most NHL games during the regular season en route to the league’s best record.
Anyone doing Panthers vs Bruins betting would watch Boston jump out to a 1-0 first-period lead before grinding out Florida in a 3-1 win to open the series. The Bruins will want to try and put Florida in a difficult position by surging ahead 2-0 in the series.
The Florida Panthers must find a way to break through Boston’s defense. The Bruins have been a juggernaut all season, relying on a strong defensive core and strong goaltending to keep opponents off the board. The Panthers know breaking through and scoring goals will require a team effort.
Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Odds
Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Information
Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins
Location of the game: TD Garden, Boston, MA.
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Recent Scores
After splitting in the regular season, Florida, one of the few NHL teams to beat Boston more than once this season, actually outshot Boston in Game 1.
Despite holding a 32-29 edge in shots, the Panthers only scored once and were 0-for-2 on the power play. Boston scored once on the power play and was effective on the faceoff.
Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Betting Analysis
Panthers Facts to Know
Florida came in well below its season average of 3.53 goals per game in the series opener. Matthew Tkachuk, who scored 40 times in the regular season, recorded Florida’s only goal. Anyone doing Panthers vs Bruins betting, however, will see that Florida is one of the few teams that were able to make Boston sweat in the regular season.
Florida also isn’t intimidated by the Bruins’ physical play. In Game 1, the Panthers held a slight 44-43 edge in hits. Florida goalie Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots in the series opener.
Bruins Facts to Know
NHL stats show Boston didn’t need to count on one player to get its offense going. The Bruins had three different players register goals in their Game 1 victory. David Pastrnak scored in the first period to get the party started.
NHL player stats show that Brad Marchand and Jake DeBrusk also scored for the Bruins. Boston goaltender Linus Ullmark also turned in a strong performance, making 31 stops. Panthers vs Bruins betting shows that three of Boston’s last four games have gone over the total.
The Bruins have now won nine straight games. Boston’s last loss came on March 28 to Nashville.
Updates
Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort returned from the NHL injury report to play in Game 1. Forbort had injured himself blocking a shot earlier in the season.
Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Betting Preview
Moneyline: Stanley Cup odds show Boston is a -245 home favorite. The Panthers are +205 on the moneyline.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at six goals.
Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Betting Prediction
People making NHL betting picks are likely to see many of Boston’s playoff games go under the total.
The Bruins are a team that will look to lean on a solid foundation of defense and goaltending to try and suffocate their opponents. Florida, while doing an admirable job of rallying late in the year to make the postseason, has run into a buzzsaw.
- The Panthers will struggle again to score, and this game will go under the total.
- If bettors are interested in more NHL betting picks, betting Boston’s moneyline would also be good for a parlay.
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