Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/8/24
Betting on today’s Bruins and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 against the Bruins in a Atlantic division matchup.
BOSTON BRUINS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 8th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- The Panthers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)
Do the Bruins Have What it Takes in Sunrise?
Boston finished last season with a 47-20-15 record, placing 2nd in the Atlantic Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference. They went 18-8 in divisional games and 30-20 against the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Bruins were 23-9-9, while at home, they finished 24-11-6.
Against the puck line, Boston went 31-51. Of their 31 wins, 16 were by one goal, and 31 were by multiple goals. Their games averaged 6 goals, and the average total line was 5.9. Their over/under record was 37-44-1.
Last season, the Bruins were 13th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game. They also ranked 13th in assists. This season, they’ll look to improve their offensive efficiency, as they were 21st in shots on goal, averaging 29.3 per game.
Boston did well in limiting giveaways, ranking 7th fewest in the league. They were also 12th in power play goals and 7th in shorthanded goals last season.
Boston had a strong defensive season last year, finishing 5th in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 2.6 per game. They also ranked 5th in shots on goal allowed and recorded five shutouts, placing them 4th in the league. Despite ranking 20th in takeaways, the Bruins were 3rd in defensive hits.
Will Florida Come Through as Home Favorites?
Boston finished last season with a 52-24-6 record, placing them 1st in the Atlantic Division with a 17-9 mark in divisional games. They were 33-17 in Eastern Conference matchups, ranking 3rd. On the road, the Bruins went 26-11-4, while they were 26-13-2 at home.
Against the puck line, Boston was 33-49. Nineteen of their wins were by one goal, and 33 were by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 30-49-3, with their games averaging 5.7 goals per game.
Last season, the Panthers were among the NHL’s top teams in shots on goal, ranking 2nd with 33.7 per game, but they finished 11th in scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game. This season, they aim to improve their scoring efficiency.
Florida was effective in shorthanded situations, ranking 6th in shorthanded goals. They also ranked 6th in power play goals. In giveaways, the Panthers were 19th in the league.
Florida boasted the NHL’s top defense last season, allowing just 2.3 goals per game. They also led the league in shots on goal allowed, with opponents averaging only 27.6 per game. The Panthers recorded eight shutouts, the most in the NHL, and ranked second in defensive hits.
In terms of takeaways, Florida ranked 14th, but they were still able to lead the league in goals allowed, shots on goal allowed, and shutouts. They face Boston today.