Keep reading to see our Flames vs Bruins NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Flames take on the Bruins at 7-5-1.
- The Flames are are averaging 2.8 goals per contest so far.
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
- The Bruins welcome the Flames with a 6-7-1 record.
- The Bruins come into the game ranked 22nd in shots on goal.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
Flames vs Bruins Preview
Betting on today's Flames and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Bruins being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Flames.
Flames vs. Bruins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins
- Where: Boston at TD Garden
- Date: Thursday, November 7th
- Betting Odds BOS -1.5, CGY +160 | BOS -191 O/U 5.5
Flames Preview: Can Calgary Pull Off A Win at TD Garden?
Calgary fell to 7-5-1 after a 4-2 road loss to the Oilers. The Flames were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals was not reached, as the teams combined for 6 goals.
After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up but allowed two more goals, including an empty-netter. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.
Calgary's offense was held to just two goals in their latest game, despite firing 31 shots on goal. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his 1st goal, tying the game 2-2 in the third period.
The Flames recorded 22 giveaways and were shut out in the first period before Mantha's goal at 15:27 in the second. Kevin Bahl picked up his 5th assist on Sharangovich's goal, and Mikael Backlund earned his 4th assist on Mantha's power-play score.
Calgary's defense will look to bounce back after allowing two late goals in their previous game, a 4-2 loss to Edmonton. The first came at the 9:50 mark of the 3rd period, and the second was an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 13 hits.
Bruins Preview: Can the Bruins Pull Off a Home Win?
Boston moved closer to .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, improving to 6-7-1. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting the Kraken to 23 shots on goal.
In their 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins took 33 shots on goal, scoring twice in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.
Boston had 16 giveaways and 4 assists on their two goals. Brazeau scored 3:23 into the game, and Coyle followed with a power-play goal at 10:03 in the first period.
Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, allowing zero goals and just 23 shots on goal from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. Boston's defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.
Flames vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Calgary has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 4-6. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, Boston has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Bruins have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
- Against the spread, the Flames have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-0 straight up.
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Flames vs Bruins Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Bruins -191
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