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Breaking down the best bets to place for Wednesday night's NHL action including the Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning.

By Iain MacMillan

Feb 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) and
Feb 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) and / Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
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There are only two games set to take place on Wednesday night, but one of them is a pivotal showdown in the Atlantic Division.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Boston Bruins in the second of two games. The Bruins in the middle of a battle with the Florida Panthers for the top spot in the division. Boston currently holds a two-point lead but have played one more game than the Panthers.

Meanwhile, the Lightning are in a battle with the Maple Leafs for the No. 3 spot in the division. Tampa Bay currently sits four points behind Toronto so a win tonight will go a long way in closing the gap.

I'm going to break down my best bets for tonight's two games. Let's dive into it.

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NHL Best Bets Today

  • Sabres -135 vs. Senators
  • Bruins +102 vs. Lightning

Senators vs. Sabres prediction

The Ottawa senators have had a ton of offensive issues lately. Over their last 25 games, they're just 26th in shooting percentage, finding the back of the net on 9.35% of shots. As a result, the Sens have scored just 2.83 goals per 60 minutes while also sporting a goal differential of -0.47 goals per 60 minutes.

The Sabres' have also been getting some great goaltending lately from Ukko-Pekka Luukonen. He has a stellar .925 save percentage since January 1st. His play paired with the Sens' brutal shooting should add up for a home win for the Sabres tonight.

Bruins vs. Lightning prediction

The Lightning have a solid 15-8-2 record over their last 25 games but their metrics aren't as promising. They rank 21st in 5-on-5 expected goals percentage over that span while also ranking just 30th in 5-on-5 expected goals.

Their biggest strength has been their power play, which leads the league with a PP% of 29.03%. Now, they take on a Bruins team with a top 10 penalty kill. They rank seventh in PK% at 82.11%. That's going to be enough to slow down this Lightning offense and give Boston some value at +102 odds.

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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