Hurricanes vs. Bruins Prediction and Odds for Game 3 (Boston Can't Put the Puck in the Net)
The oddsmakers had the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins opening round series at a near pick'em, but now Carolina takes a 2-0 lead to Boston where the two teams will face-off in Game 3.
The Hurricanes ran away with Game 2, beating the Bruins by a final score of 5-2. Carolina is seemingly down to its third string goaltender, Pyotr Kochetkov, after Antti Raanta left Game 2 due to an injury. There is still no news on when start Frederik Andersen will be able to return to the lineup.
Here are the odds via WynnBET for Game 3 of this Eastern Conference series.
Hurricanes vs. Bruins Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Hurricanes +110
- Bruins -130
Puck line:
- Hurricanes +1.5 (-250)
- Bruins -1.5 (+200)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -120/Under +100)
Hurricanes vs. Bruins Betting Trends
- The OVER is 5-0 in the Hurricanes' last five games.
- Hurricanes are 8-0 in their last eight games.
- Hurricanes are 5-0 in their last five games vs. the Bruins.
- The UNDER is 5-0 in the Bruins' last five home games.
- Bruins are 9-3 in last 12 home games vs. Hurricanes.
Hurricanes vs. Bruins Prediction and Pick
I have bet on the Hurricanes in both of the first two games and I see no reason to stop now. My main concern about the Bruins was proven once again in Game 2; they can't put the puck in the net.
They ranked near the bottom of the NHL in shooting percentage all season, and now despite facing the Hurricanes back up and third string goalies, they were still only able to manage three goals combined through two games. They have a shooting percentage of just 4.05 so far this series.
The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have a shooting percentage of 16.95 percent.
Those are some eye-opening numbers.
Now you're going to give me the Hurricanes as underdogs? Yes. Please.
Pick: Hurricanes +110
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