Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 4/21/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers

Date: Friday, April 21, 2023

Location: FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-155) Panthers (+135)

The Boston Bruins are hitting the road to FLA Live Arena on Friday where they will go up against the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their series. The series is tied 1-1. The odds on this game have Boston at -155 while Florida opens at +135. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Boston Bruins had a rough game after their 6-3 defeat against the Panthers in Game 2. Boston recorded 60 mins in the box for this game. They also had 4 power play chances and were able to score 1 goal. The Bruins had an average offensive performance in the loss. While out there on the ice, they netted 3 of the 37 shots they looked to score on.

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In reference to their scoring capabilities, the Boston Bruins have accounted for 301 goals (2nd in the NHL) this season and have surrendered 174. For the season, they have tallied 135 points and their points percentage comes in at .823. Boston comes into the game with 279 power play chances and they have tallied 62 goals during those chances, earning them a rate of 22.22%. At even strength, the Bruins have allowed 138 goals while notching 239 on offense. Boston has taken 2,703 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.1%. The Bruins thus far have had 2,447 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .929. Boston Bruins opponents have amassed 283 power play opportunities (4th in the NHL) and have earned 36 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Linus Ullmark. The opposition has racked up 495 goals against Ullmark in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.50. Ullmark has taken the ice for 207 games throughout his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .919 during his 11,888 minutes between the pipes. He has accumulated an overall record of 116-63-16 and he has gotten the start in 199 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Ullmark has tallied 126 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .633. Ullmark has had 6,122 shot attempts taken against him and he has 5,627 saves.

In Game 2 the Panthers had 3 power play opportunities in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal. The Panthers had 6 goals of the 30 shots on goal they took.

The Panthers are sitting with 225 goals at even strength and 63 goals (8th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Florida has put up 3,019 shots (1st in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.54%, while allowing the other team 2,603 shots. On the campaign, the Florida Panthers have notched a total of 288 goals, 92 points, and a points percentage of .561. They have permitted 272 goals to be scored by way of 202 goals at even strength and 70 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 276 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.83%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 75.95% on their oppositions 291 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 89.6%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Alex Lyon in net. Lyon has accumulated a lifetime mark of 16-11-5 and has participated in 39 contests. Lyon's rate of quality starts sits at 51.6% and he has qualified for 16 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has accrued 955 saves out of the 1,058 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .903. His opposition is averaging 3.05 goals/game and he has given up 103 goals in total. He was named a starter in 31 games and has been on the ice for 2,026 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Florida (+135)

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