- The Bruins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Panthers
- Bruins vs. Panthers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Boston Bruins (43-24) visit Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers (36-35) on Apr. 2 in Sunrise, FL. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Bruins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+145).
The Bruins vs. Panthers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Bruins vs. Panthers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Bruins vs Panthers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Bruins will win this game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Bruins vs Panthers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Bruins will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 11 of their last 14 games (+9.75 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.40 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.70 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+8.65 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+6.55 Units / 22% ROI)
Panthers Best Bets & Trends
- The Florida Panthers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.75 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+4.55 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+4.50 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.90 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 games (+3.70 Units / 49% ROI)
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 49-26 against the spread this NHL season (+22.55 Units / 18.92% ROI).
- Bruins are 43-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.65 Units /18.52% ROI
- Bruins are 42-32 when betting the Over for +6.8 Units / 8.17% ROI
- Bruins are 32-42 when betting the Under for -13.8 Units /-16.82% ROI
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 25-49 against the spread this NHL season (-26.35 Units /-25.9% ROI).
- Panthers are 36-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.85 Units / -14.77% ROI
- Panthers are 42-32 when betting the Over for +6.8 Units / 8.32% ROI
- Panthers are 32-42 when betting the Under for -14.05 Units / -17.23% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Panthers vs Bruins
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak (Bos) | +110 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (Fla) | +160 |
| Sam Bennett (Fla) | +175 |
| Carter Verhaeghe (Fla) | +190 |
| Pavel Zacha (Bos) | +220 |
| Morgan Geekie (Bos) | +225 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Panthers vs Bruins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Mackie Samoskevich (FLA) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) | 0.5 -118 | 0.5 -115 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Panthers vs Bruins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| A.J. Greer (FLA) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Mackie Samoskevich (FLA) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +105 |
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Bruins were 32-48 (.400) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are 41-32 (.562) this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins were 14-34 (.292) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Bruins are winless (0-25) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .132
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 129-93 (.581) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 83-71 (.539) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are undefeated (14-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .842
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins have scored on 5% of rush chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Bruins have scored on 23% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Bruins were 32-48 (.400) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers had 90 forecheck chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers have drawn 21 penalties while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Panthers have 235 slot shots on the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Bruins have allowed 0.6 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Bruins allowed 7 second chance scoring opportunities while their opponent is shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Bruins allowed 13 goals while their opponent is shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have a .848 save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .886
The Panthers have a .745 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .816
The Panthers have a .801 slot save percentage this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
The Panthers have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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