Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 5/8/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (+132) Panthers (-160)

The Florida Panthers are welcoming the Boston Bruins at Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Bruins lead the series 1-0. The odds on this game have the Bruins at +132 and the Panthers are priced at -160. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Boston Bruins came out of Game 1 feeling pretty good about themselves with a 5-1 victory over the Panthers. Boston compiled 18 mins in the box in this matchup. In addition, they had 2 power play attempts but weren't able to score a goal. The Bruins had a solid offensive outing in this victory. For the game, they converted 5 out of the 29 shots they attempted.

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Boston Bruins opponents have totaled 268 power play tries (4th in the league) and have scored 47 goals in those chances. The Bruins have had 2,504 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .912. Boston has taken 2,399 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.0%. While at even strength, the Bruins have conceded 174 goals while getting 209 on the offensive side of the ice. Boston steps onto the ice with 243 power play opportunities and they have notched 54 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 22.22%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 109 points and their points % is .665. In relation to scoring goals, the Boston Bruins have notched 263 goals (13th in the NHL) for the year and have surrendered 221.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Jeremy Swayman. Over the course of his time in hockey, Swayman has compiled 81 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .648. His save percentage currently is at .919 for his 7,571 mins in the crease. Swayman has seen 3,622 shots taken against him and has gathered 3,327 total saves. The opposition has notched 295 goals versus Swayman in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.34. He has amassed a mark of 79-33-15 and got the start in 125 games. Swayman has participated in 132 games throughout his hockey career.

In Game 1, the Panthers scored 1 goal out of the 39 shots on goal they took. They had 3 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

Florida has put up 2,764 shots (2nd in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.59%, while allowing the opposition 2,279 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 82.47% on their opponents 291 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.3%. They have a total of 268 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 23.51%. The Panthers have 202 goals at even strength and 63 goals (6th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 198 goals to be scored by way of 147 goals at even strength and 51 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the campaign, the Florida Panthers are sitting with 265 goals, 110 points, as well as a points percentage of .671.

For the opposition you are likely to see Sergei Bobrovsky defending the goal. He has tallied 18,681 stops out of the 20,419 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .915. Bobrovsky has compiled a career mark of 396-224-55 and has played in 700 games. He has started in 684 games and has racked up 40,323 mins. Bobrovsky's percentage of quality starts sits at 57.9% and he has 396 quality starts in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.59 goals/game and he has relinquished 1,738 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Boston (+132)

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