Check out our Red Wings vs. Bruins pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Boston.
- The Red Wings face Boston with a record of 10-12-3.
- Detroit is 5th in power play goals this season.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
- The Bruins host the Red Wings with a record of 12-11-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Bruins are currently 24th in the league.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
Red Wings vs Bruins Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Bruins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings.
Red Wings vs. Bruins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings at Boston Bruins
- Where: Boston at TD Garden
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds BOS -1.5, DET +161 | BOS -191 O/U 5.5
Red Wings Preview: Will the Red Wings Defense Show Up in Boston?
With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings moved to 10-12-3 this season. Detroit, favored on the puck line, failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 line. The Red Wings trailed after the first period, but two second-period goals from Dylan Larkin secured the victory.
Detroit’s defense allowed a short-handed goal in the first period, but Larkin tied it at 12:11 in the second. He added another goal later in the period to give the Red Wings the lead for good.
Detroit's offense was held scoreless in the first and third periods before Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season in the second. Both goals came on power plays, with Patrick Kane earning his 6th assist on Larkin's first goal. Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th.
The Red Wings fired 23 shots on goal but were hampered by 15 giveaways. Despite the offensive struggles, Larkin's two goals were enough to secure a 2-1 victory over the Sabres.
Defensively, the Red Wings will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Sabres. Cam Talbot recorded 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. Detroit's defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed came on a shorthanded opportunity for Buffalo in the first period.
Bruins Preview: Will the Bruins Win at TD Garden?
With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved above .500 to 12-11-3. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.
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 Seattle to 23 shots.
Boston found the net twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with both goals coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 16:37, netting his 5th goal of the season. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at 10:03.
The Bruins took 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. Four players contributed assists, including Brad Marchand, who now has 7 assists this season, and Elias Lindholm, who picked up his 6th assist.
Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, shutting out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits.
Red Wings vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-4. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Bruins have an puck line mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 2-8.
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