Boston Bruins (18-3-0) are in first place in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division and put their undefeated record at home on the line against the Tampa Bay Lightning (13-7-1), who are third place in the division.
Boston is 12-0 at home this season, while the Lightning are 5-4 on the road.
The Lightning vs Bruins prediction is one of nine NHL games on the NHL schedule Tuesday night. Andrey Vasilevskiy is expected to start in goal for the Lightning, while Linus Ullmark is the projected starting goaltender for the Bruins.
Vasilevskiy is 8-6-1 with a 2.94 goals-against average (GAA) and a .905 save percentage this season. Ullmark, meanwhile, is 13-1-0 with a 2 GAA and a .935 save percentage.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
Matchup Info
- Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
- Venue: TD Garden in Boston, MA
- Start Time: 7 p.m. EST
- Where to Watch: NESN, BSSUN, Sportsnet, TVAS
Tampa Bay Lightning Performance Recap and Analysis
Tampa Bay heads into the Lightning vs Bruins prediction, having won two games in a row.
The Lightning completed a two-goal comeback last night against the Buffalo Sabres to score a 6-5 overtime win against another of the NHL teams in the Atlantic Division.
Steven Stamkos scored two goals, including the game-winner. He now has a team-leading 12 goals this season.
Lightning’s Previous Win Against the Blues
The Lightning previously beat the St. Louis Blues and are now 7-3 in their last ten games. Tampa ranks sixth in goals per game at 3.57, which isn’t surprising considering their offensive firepower.
What is surprising is the relatively poor play of Vasilevskiy. The perennial Vezina favorite has been mediocre at best this season, while the Tampa Bay Lightning standings are T16th in goals allowed at 3.19 per game.
Key Injuries
Anthony Cirelli is out on the NHL injury report for the Lightning. The veteran center is out with a shoulder injury. He has yet to play this season and is still reportedly weeks away from returning.
Betting Trends to Know
Tampa’s NHL odds are informed by the fact the team is 8-13 against the spread (ATS) this season. The over has hit more often than not in Lightning games, as the over-under-push is 12-8-1.
Boston Bruins Performance Recap and Analysis
Boston has remarkably lost just three games this season, all of which have been in regulation. The team is undefeated at home with a 12-0 record and now hasn’t lost in 16 games at home dating back to last season.
Boston leads all NHL odds teams in goals with 4 per game and ranks second in goals allowed per game at just 2.24. They have the second-best power play and penalty kill in the league.
While Boston has depth scoring, David Pastrnak leads the Boston Bruins statistics with 32 points (14 goals and 18 assists) in 21 games, according to NFL player stats. Patrice Bergeron has 19 points, and defenseman Hampus Lindholm is third on the team in scoring with 18 points.
Key Injuries
The Bruins don’t have any major injuries but are without a few players. Center Craig Smith is sidelined with an upper-body injury. The former Nashville Predator has three points in 12 games this season. Trent Frederic is also out with a shoulder injury. On defense, Derek Forbot is on the LTIR with a finger injury.
Betting Trends to Know
Boston is 16-5 ATS this season, including 9-3 ATS at home. The over-under is 11-10 in Bruins games, including 5-7 at home.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins Odds
The Bruins are at the moneyline favorite at -163, while the Lightning pay out +147.
The over/under is set at 6.5, with the over and under paying out +110 and -121, respectively. There was no puckline for this game as of publication.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins Betting Picks
Moneyline
It’s tough to bet against a team that hasn’t lost in 16 games at home, especially when Tampa Bay played last night and the Bruins are more rested. Take the safe bet and expect a Bruins victory.
NHL Pick: Bruins (-163)
Over/Under
Ullmark has been the best goaltender in the NHL heading into the Lightning vs Bruins prediction.
Vasilevskiy, meanwhile, is capable of shutting down the opposition on any given night. This will have the feel of a playoff game, and expect a low-scoring affair.
NHL Pick: Under 6 (-105)
Spread
We don’t necessarily record the spread in this one, but if you do decide to take the puckline, rock with the Bruins. Boston is rested, while Tampa played last night. This will be a factor heading into this game.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins Score Prediction
Final Score: Boston Bruins win 3-1
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