Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 1/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: NESN

The Boston Bruins (29-8-9) will take on the Carolina Hurricanes (25-15-5) at TD Garden on Wednesday.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a rough game after their 5-2 defeat to the Wild in their previous contest . The Hurricanes had a below average offensive outing in this defeat. In the matchup, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 42 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 4 power play chances but didn't net one. Carolina compiled 4 mins in the box in this contest.

When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 153 goals (9th in hockey) on the year and have surrendered 136. For the year, they have accumulated 55 points and their points percentage is .611. Carolina is sitting with 152 power play chances and they have notched 41 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 26.97%. When at even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 112 goals while earning 112 of their own. Carolina has taken 1,502 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.2%. The Hurricanes thus far have had 1,137 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .880. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have earned 144 power play opportunities (16th in the NHL) and have a total of 24 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Antti Raanta. In his career, Raanta has 147 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .590. He has a save percentage of .915 in his 14,942 mins in the crease. Raanta has seen 7,263 shots against him and has accrued 6,643 total saves. Opponents have notched 620 goals versus Raanta in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.49. He has amassed a record of 137-80-29 and he started in 249 games. Raanta has taken the ice for 274 contests throughout his NHL career.

In their last game, Boston faced off against the Jets in an outing where the Bruins earned a victory by a score of 4-1. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Bruins netted 4 goals of the 21 shots on goal they attempted.

Boston has taken 1,407 shots (16th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.37%, while allowing their opponents 1,437 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 83.93% on the other teams 168 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 91.6%. They have a total of 142 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 26.76%. The Bruins have earned 122 goals at even strength and 38 goals (5th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 120 goals to be scored by way of 93 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they had less men on the ice. During this campaign, the Boston Bruins have tallied 160 goals, 67 points, in addition to a points percentage of .728.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jeremy Swayman in net. He has recorded 2,835 saves out of the 3,079 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .921. Swayman holds a career record of 69-26-14 and has played in 114 games. He has started in 107 contests and has accumulated 6,485 mins. Swayman's percentage of quality starts is 67.3% and he has qualified for 72 quality starts in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.26 goals per contest and he has surrendered 244 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Carolina

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