Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bruins vs Blackhawks pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Chicago.
- The Bruins are at 13-11-3.
- The Bruins come into the game ranked 24th in shots on goal.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
- The Blackhawks are set to host the Bruins at 8-15-2.
- Chicago is 7th in power play goals this season.
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
Bruins vs Blackhawks Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Bruins versus the Blackhawks? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Bruins are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Blackhawks. The game's over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks
- Where: Chicago at United Center
- Date: Wednesday, December 4th
- Betting Odds BOS -1.5, BOS -154 | CHI +130 O/U 5.5
Bruins Preview: Will Boston Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Boston improved to 13-11-3 with a 2-0 win against the Kraken. The Bruins, who were favored on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 combined goals fell well short of that number.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves for the shutout.
In their 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins scored both goals 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 took 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. The Bruins were credited with 4 assists in the game.
Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, allowing zero goals on 23 shots from Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.
Blackhawks Preview: Will the Blackhawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 8-15-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.
Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who built a 3-0 lead before the Ducks got on the board. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.
Chicago’s offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Teuvo Teravainen added his 4th. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Seth Jones found the net for the second time this season.
Chicago took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play. Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks had 12 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over some momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. Chicago's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, with one coming at 10:16 and the other at 19:56.
Bruins vs Blackhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- The Blackhawks are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Chicago was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Although the Bruins have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 1-4.
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