Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 5/12/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins

Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-120) Bruins (+100)

TD Garden is the site where the Boston Bruins will attempt to beat the Florida Panthers on Sunday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Panthers lead the series 2-1. The odds on this game have Florida at -120 while Boston is sitting at +100. The total comes in at 7.

The Florida Panthers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-2 victory against the Bruins in Game 3. Florida accrued 4 penalty minutes in this contest. The Panthers had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the victory. In addition, they had 6 power play opportunities and were able to net 4 goals. In the game, they tallied a score on 6 out of the 33 shots they put on net.

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Florida Panthers opponents have 291 power play tries (2nd in the league) and have come away with 51 goals in those attempts. The Panthers so far have had 2,279 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .913. Florida has taken 2,764 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.6%. When playing at even strength, the Panthers have surrendered 147 goals while earning 202 as an offensive unit. Florida comes into the game with 268 power play chances and they have added 63 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 23.51%. For the year, they have recorded 110 points and their points percentage is .671. When it comes to scoring goals, the Florida Panthers have earned 265 goals (11th in the league) for the year and have allowed 198.

The player in the crease for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. For his career, Bobrovsky has recorded 396 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .579. His save percentage is at .915 in his 40,323 mins between the pipes. Bobrovsky has had 20,419 shots taken against him and has recorded 18,681 total saves. The opposition has racked up 1,738 goals versus Bobrovsky in his career and his goals against average is 2.59. He has compiled an overall mark of 396-224-55 and he has started in 684 games. Bobrovsky has played in 700 matchups throughout his hockey career.

In Game 3 Boston had 2 power play chances in this outing but were not able to net one. The Bruins tallied 2 goals out of the 18 shots on goal they attempted.

This season, the Boston Bruins have earned 263 goals, 109 points, in addition to a points percentage of .665. They have granted a total of 221 goals to be scored by way of 174 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Bruins have accumulated 209 goals at even strength and 54 goals (15th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 243 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 22.22%. Boston has tried 2,399 shots (22nd in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.96%, while allowing the other team 2,504 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 82.46% on their opponents 268 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 91.2%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Jeremy Swayman between the pipes. He has tallied 3,327 stops out of 3,622 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .919. Swayman has earned a career mark of 79-33-15 and has played in 132 games. He has made the start in 125 games and has accumulated 7,571 minutes. Swayman's quality start percentage sits at 64.8% and he has 81 quality starts in his career. His opponents are averaging 2.34 goals per game and he has yielded 295 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Florida (-120)

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