Bruins vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds (Boston Wins Big)
By Joe Summers
The 42-30-5 Boston Bruins bring a three-game winning streak into Detroit today as they take on the 26-34-9 Red Wings at 7:30 PM EST.
Boston is 16-4 overall in their last 20 and are rounding into excellent form as the playoffs approach, while the Red Wings have lost six straight and have just two wins over their previous 15 matchups.
The Bruins have a pair of 5-1 victories over Detroit this year, but the Red Wings did pull off a 2-1 win back in November. Can the struggling home squad get back on track or will Boston continue their dominant stretch of play?
Here are the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook to help us pick a winner in this Bruins vs Red Wings matchup:
Bruins vs Red Wings Odds, Spread and Total
Moneyline:
- Bruins -200
- Red Wings +175
Puck Line:
- Bruins -1.5 (+127)
- Red Wings +1.5 (-155)
Total:
- 6.0 (Over -125/Under +105)
Bruins vs Red Wings Prediction and Pick
"Good teams vs bad ones" seems to be the theme of the day in the NHL. We've got a number of matchups featuring teams rounding into postseason form taking on ones ready for the offseason - perhaps none fits that description better than the Bruins vs the Red Wings.
Over their last four contests, Detroit has given up 26 goals. No, really. Twenty-six. Boston has scored 16 in their last three, so their offense is well-positioned to take advantage of a disastrous Red Wings defense.
Boston ranks fifth in the league in Corsi % (a percentage of shot differential) and third in Expected Goal Differential, while Detroit is 27th and 26th, respectively.
This one should be a blowout. The Bruins are 10-1 in their last 11 as a road favorite while the Red Wings are 1-10 over their previous 11 as a home underdog. I'll take the plus money on the puck line and it wouldn't surprise me if Boston puts up 5-6 goals all on their own.
Pick: Bruins -1.5 (+127)
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