Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 5/4/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (+114) Hurricanes (-137)

The Boston Bruins are en route to PNC Arena on Wednesday where they will try to beat the Carolina Hurricanes. The odds on this game have Boston at +114 and Carolina is at -137. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Boston Bruins had a rough game after their 5-1 defeat to the Hurricanes in Game 1. Boston accumulated 6 mins in the box in this game. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Bruins left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this loss. For the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 1 of the 36 shots they put on goal.

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Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have earned 253 goals (15th in the NHL) this year and have allowed 218. For the season, they have recorded 107 points and their points percentage sits at .660. Boston has compiled 235 power play opportunities and they have added 49 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 20.85%. At even strength, the Bruins let the opposition score 170 goals while notching 204 themselves. Boston has tried 2,962 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.5%. The Bruins have had 2,352 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .907. Boston Bruins opponents have recorded 259 power play opportunities (5th in the NHL) and have earned 48 goals in those chances.

The player in the crease for this game is Linus Ullmark. Opponents have scored 404 goals against Ullmark in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.69. Ullmark has been involved in 158 matchups throughout his NHL career. His save percentage is at .913 for his 9,006 minutes between the pipes. He has accumulated an overall record of 76-57-15 and got the start in 151 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Ullmark has accrued 83 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .550. Ullmark has seen 4,665 shots against him and has recorded 4,261 total saves.

In their Game 1 win, Carolina had 3 chances on the power play in this outing but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Hurricanes recorded 5 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they took.

So far this season, the Carolina Hurricanes have a total of 277 goals, 116 points, in addition to a points percentage of .707. They have permitted 200 goals to be scored by of a combination of 167 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Hurricanes have tallied 226 goals at even strength and 51 goals (14th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 232 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 21.98%. Carolina has tried 2,798 shots (9th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 9.90%, while allowing their opponents 2,310 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 88.04% on the other teams 276 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 91.3%.

Across the ice you are going to see Antti Raanta in net. He has accrued 5,669 saves out of 6,171 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .919. Raanta has accrued a career record of 108-70-24 and has played in 226 contests. He has made the start in 205 games and has racked up 12,256 mins. Raanta's rate of quality starts comes out to 62.4% and he has accumulated 128 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.46 goals per contest and he has yielded 502 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Boston (+114)

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