Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Panthers vs Bruins pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Boston.
- The Panthers face the Bruins at 1-2-0.
- Florida are currently 9th in assists this season..
- The Panthers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Sabres.
- The Bruins have a 2-1-0 so far this season.
- Boston is 5th in power play goals this season.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Kings.
Panthers vs Bruins Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Bruins? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Panthers.
Panthers vs. Bruins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins
- Where: Boston at TD Garden
- Date: Monday, October 14th
- Betting Odds BOS -1.5, FLA +106 | BOS -127 O/U 5.5
Panthers Preview: Can the Panthers Lock in a Road Win?
Florida dropped to 1-2-0 after a 5-2 road loss to the Sabres. The Panthers led 1-0 in the first period, but Buffalo responded with five unanswered goals. Florida was favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Nate Schmidt put the Panthers on the board at 9:01 in the first period, but the Sabres tied it up at 16:46 and took the lead shortly after. Florida’s second goal came from Sam Bennett in the second period, cutting the deficit to 4-2.
Florida's offense managed just two goals in a 5-2 loss to Buffalo. Nate Schmidt opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, while Sam Bennett added his third, coming on a power play late in the second period. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and had 11 giveaways.
Schmidt scored 9:01 into the first period, and Bennett's goal came with 1:18 left in the second. A.J. Greer and Jesper Boqvist each recorded their second assists of the season, while Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues picked up their second assists as well.
Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up five goals on 26 shots from the Sabres. After the Panthers opened the scoring, they allowed four consecutive goals, including two late in the 1st period and two more in the 2nd. Spencer Knight finished with 22 saves and an 84.6% save percentage. Florida's defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 24 hits.
Bruins Preview: Can the Bruins Please their Home Crowd?
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Kings, the Bruins improved to 2-1-0 on the season. Boston, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 5.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
The Kings scored first, but the Bruins tied it up in the second period with a goal from Elias Lindholm. David Pastrnak secured the win with a goal at 3:07 into overtime.
In their 2-1 overtime win against the Kings, Boston's offense took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Elias Lindholm scored his second goal of the season, while David Pastrnak netted his third, securing the game-winner in overtime.
The Bruins were held scoreless in the first period before Lindholm tied the game in the second. Pastrnak’s overtime goal came 3:07 into the extra period. Boston recorded 9 offensive giveaways and added 3 assists to their offensive tally.
Boston's defense gave up the first goal at 5:22 into the second period, but they kept the Kings off the board after that, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Jeremy Swayman had a strong performance with 33 saves and a 97.1% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 8 takeaways and 29 hits.
Panthers vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 2-8 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Boston has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
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Panthers vs Bruins Free Pick
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