Flyers vs. Bruins Prediction and Odds: Tuuka Rask Set to Make First Start of Season
Two teams trending in opposite directions are set to face-off in Thursday night NHL action.
The Boston Bruins are 7-3 in their last 10 games enter tonight's matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers on a three-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Flyers have been one of the biggest disasters as of late, losing five-straight games ad stumbling down the Metropolitan Division standings.
The two teams have split their season series so far. The Flyers won the first meeting back in October, by a final score of 6-3, but the Bruins got their revenge in November by beating them 5-2 in Philadelphia.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for this Eastern Conference showdown.
Flyers vs. Bruins Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Flyers +220
- Bruins -260
Puck line:
- Flyers +1.5 (-120)
- Bruins -1.5 (+100)
Total:
- 6 (Over +100/Under -120)
Flyers vs. Bruins Betting Trends
- Flyers are 0-5 in their last five games.
- The UNDER is 4-2 in the Flyers' last six games.
- The Bruins are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. Flyers.
- The OVER is 5-2 in the Bruins' last seven games.
- Bruins are 6-1 in their last seven games.
Flyers vs. Bruins Prediction and Pick
Tonight's game is a battle between the best defensive team in the NHL, and the worst. The Flyers rank dead last in high danger scoring chances against, allowing an average of 13.33 per 60 minutes of play. The Bruins, on the other hand, rank first in that stat, allowing only 9.04 per 60 minutes of play.
Tuukka Rask is set to make his long awaited return to the Bruins. He was dealing with a hip injury at the conclusion of last year, and it was unknown if he'd return to professional hockey. With him in between the pipes tonight, it makes the game have a little bit of uncertainty to it.
I'm going to stay away, but if I were to bet on the game, I'd recommend the Bruins puck line. The Flyers are a dumpster fire, and the Bruins have been hot as of late.