Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bruins vs Hurricanes pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Raleigh.
- The Bruins sit at 4-5-1.
- Boston is 14th in power play goals this season.
- The Bruins are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flyers.
- The Hurricanes look to improve on their 6-2-0 record.
- Carolina is 8th in power play goals this season.
- The Hurricanes are coming off a 4-3 win vs. the Canucks.
Bruins vs Hurricanes Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Bruins in a Eastern conference matchup.
Bruins vs. Hurricanes Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes
- Where: Raleigh at Lenovo Center
- Date: Thursday, October 31st
- Betting Odds CAR -1.5, BOS +142 | CAR -168 O/U 5.5
Bruins Preview: Taking a Look at the Bruins Chances on the Road
Boston fell to 4-5-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Flyers. The Bruins were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short.
Both of Philadelphia’s goals came in the second and third periods. The Bruins’ offense struggled, managing only 25 shots on goal and failing to score.
In their latest game, the Bruins were shut out, despite putting 25 shots on goal. They struggled with giveaways, tallying 15 in the game.
Boston failed to score in any period, including on the power play. The game ended in a 2-0 loss to the Flyers.
Boston's defense held strong early, keeping the game scoreless through the first period. However, they allowed a goal at 5:32 into the second period and another just 24 seconds into the third. The second goal was an empty-netter, and Joonas Korpisalo finished with 17 saves and a 94.4% save percentage. Defensively, the Bruins recorded 11 takeaways and 23 hits.
Hurricanes Preview: Are Carolina Ready for a Home Win?
With a 4-3 overtime win against the Canucks, the Hurricanes improved to 6-2-0. Carolina, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
Carolina led 3-1 before the Canucks rallied to tie it. Four different Hurricanes scored, with Sebastian Aho netting the game-winner just 47 seconds into overtime.
Carolina’s offense fired 32 shots on goal, with Sebastian Aho netting his fourth goal of the season just 47 seconds into overtime. William Carrier opened the scoring for the Hurricanes, while Martin Necas added his fourth goal of the year. Jack Roslovic also found the net for the fourth time this season.
Necas picked up his eighth assist on Aho’s game-winner. The Hurricanes scored twice in the first period, added another early in the second, and were held scoreless in the third before Aho’s overtime goal.
Defensively, the Hurricanes struggled late, allowing two third-period goals, which tied the game at 3-3. Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves with a save percentage of 88.9%. Carolina's defense also contributed 3 takeaways and 23 hits.
Bruins vs Hurricanes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Across their ten previous home games, Carolina has an puck line mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 7-3.
- The last five games that Boston was favored, they have an puck line mark of 0-5 while going 1-4 straight up.
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