Panthers vs. Bruins Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 2 on May 8
The Florida Panthers (52-24-6) have -165 moneyline odds to win when they host the Boston Bruins (47-20-15), who have +140 odds, on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.
Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which team we pick to emerge with the victory in Wednesday's NHL Playoffs Second Round action.
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Panthers vs. Bruins Game Info
- When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
Prediction: Who will win the Panthers vs. Bruins game?
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Bruins (+1.5) | Over (5.5) | Panthers 3 Bruins 2 |
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Panthers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- In its past 10 games Florida has gone 8-2-0 overall, with a 5-5-0 record against the spread.
- Florida hit the over in five of its past 10 games.
- The average amount of goals in the Panthers' past 10 games is 0.5 more than the over/under of 5.5 set for this game.
- During their past 10 games, the Panthers' goals per game average is 0.7 higher than their season-long average.
Bruins Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- Boston owns a 4-6-0 record versus the spread while going 5-4-1 straight up over its last 10 contests.
- Boston has hit the over on but one occasion over its last 10 games.
- The Bruins total over the last 10 games is 0.3 goals greater than the 5.5 over/under given for this matchup.
- In their past 10 games, the Bruins and their opponents are scoring 2.0 fewer goals per game than their season-long game scoring average, 8.6.
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Panthers Top Performers
- Sam Reinhart has scored 57 goals (first on the club) in 82 games for Florida this season, while adding 37 assists to record 94 total points.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has gone 36-17-4 in the net this season after giving up 135 goals (2.4 goals against average) and making 1449 saves. His .915 save percentage ranks 11th in league play.
- Gustav Forsling has a plus-56 to lead Florida.
Bruins Top Performers
- Boston's top performer in terms of points (110), goals (47) and assists (63) is David Pastrnak.
- Jeremy Swayman is 25-10-8 this season, with a 2.5 goals against average and a .916 save percentage (ninth in the league).
- Boston's leader in plus-minus rating is Brandon Carlo, at +23.
Panthers Injuries
Ryan Lomberg: Illness (Questionable), Sam Bennett: Upper Body (Questionable)
Bruins Injuries
Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out), Andrew Peeke: Finger (Out), Danton Heinen: Undisclosed (Questionable), Milan Lucic: Personal (Out)
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