Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Lightning. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ABC, and it’s hosted by the Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Lightning are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Bruins.
BOSTON BRUINS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5
This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, March 8th.
WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Lightning picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Lightning on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)
Do the Bruins Stand a Chance in Tampa?
With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 28-28-8 this season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 3:23, and Charlie Coyle added another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.
Boston’s offense got off to a quick start with two goals in the first period, including Justin Brazeau’s 5th of the season at 16:37. Charlie Coyle added his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at 10:03.
The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists on their two goals.
Boston’s defense was outstanding in their last game, allowing zero goals to the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman recorded 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits, helping them secure a 2-0 victory.
Do the Lightning Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Tampa Bay’s 7-4 loss to the Jets moved their record to 37-21-4. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals was easily surpassed, as the teams combined for 11 goals.
The Lightning held a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the game.
In their 7-4 loss to Winnipeg, the Lightning took 30 shots on goal and scored 4 times, with four different players finding the net. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring in the first period with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play.
Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal in the second period, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th in the third. The Lightning recorded 8 giveaways and 4 assists in the game.
Defensively, the Lightning struggled late, giving up the final three goals, including two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. Tampa Bay’s defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.