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Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Panthers at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Panthers are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Bruins.

BOSTON BRUINS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5

This game will be played at FLA Live Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, May 8th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:

  • Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a 4-3 win.
  • Take the Panthers on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)

Can Boston Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

As the fourth-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins have had a successful season, going 47-20-15 overall. In the Atlantic Division, Boston is in second place with an 18-8 record against divisional opponents. Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 5-5, and they have dropped their last two games.

On the road this season, Boston has gone 23-9-9, and they have been the favorite in 67 of their 82 games. When favored, the Bruins have gone 38-18-11, and they have lost their last two games as the favorite. Against Eastern Conference opponents, Boston has gone 30-20.

On the season, Boston has a puck line record of 39-43 and a puck line record as the underdog of 13-2. Their average scoring margin for the year sits at +.5 goals per game, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games.

So far, the Bruins have 31 wins by multiple goals and 16 wins by just one goal. In their last ten road games, the team has gone 6-4 against the puck line.

This season, Boston's games are averaging 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 5.9. The Bruins currently have an over/under record of 37-44-1.

Boston has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

When looking at their offense, the Bruins have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 14th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. Boston's offense comes into the game ranked 15th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 13th in the NHL.

Boston will be looking for a good game from David Pastrnak who leads the team in scoring with 47 goals, ranking 7th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 63 assists so far.

Defensively, the Panthers are currently 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.6 shots per game against Florida. They also are 3rd in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.

Goalie Jeremy Swayman comes into the game having made 43 starts this season. So far, his record is 25-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.776%.

Will the Panthers Come Through as Home Favorites?

At home this season, the Florida Panthers have gone 26-13-2 and have won their last five games. In the Eastern Conference standings, Florida is in 3rd place and has an overall record of 52-24-6. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Panthers have gone 33-17 this season.

Over their last ten games, Florida has gone 8-2, and they have won four straight games. As the favorite this season, the Panthers have gone 46-19-2, and they have been favored in 67 of their 82 games.

Florida comes into this game with a puck line record of 41-41 on the season, including going 29-38 as the favorite. So far, they have 33 wins by multiple goals and have gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last 10 games.

At home, the Panthers have gone just 14-27 against the puck line this season, and their average scoring margin for the year is +.6 goals per game. In their last five games at home, Florida's puck line record is 2-3.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Florida is 5.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Panthers come in with an over/under record of 30-49-3.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Panthers are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 11th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 38-19 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-4 record.

Florida's leading scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far, he has 57 goals which is 2nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 37 assists so far.

Defensively, the Panthers are currently 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.6 shots per game against Florida. They also are 3rd in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 58 games this season. His current record stands at 36-17, and his save percentage is 0.948%.