Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
The Red Wings and Bruins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Red Wings.
DETROIT RED WINGS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5
This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:
- Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
- We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+161)
- The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Can the Detroit Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Detroit improved to 10-12-3 with a 2-1 road win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short.
After giving up a short-handed goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. Dylan Larkin scored both goals for the Red Wings.
Dylan Larkin scored both of the Red Wings’ goals in their 2-1 win over the Sabres, bringing his season total to 6 and 7. The Red Wings were held scoreless in the first period before Larkin found the net twice in the second, with his second goal coming at 5:22. Larkin took 4 shots on goal in the game.
Detroit took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Both of their goals came on power plays, with Patrick Kane earning his 6th assist of the season on the first goal. Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th.
Defensively, the Red Wings will look to build off their last game, where they held the Sabres to just one goal. Cam Talbot recorded 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut out the Sabres in the second and third.
Taking a Look at the Bruins Chances at Home
Boston moved above .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, improving to 12-11-3. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.
Boston’s offense came alive early, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the first period. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, converting on a power play at 10:03 in the first.
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.
Defensively, the Bruins will look to carry over their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals and only 23 shots on goal from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.