Lightning vs. Bruins: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Tampa Bay Lightning (39-25-7) are slightly favored when they host the Boston Bruins (42-16-15) on Wednesday, March 27 in what is projected to be a close matchup. The Lightning are -115 on the moneyline to win over the Bruins (-105) in the game, which starts at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, Max, and NESN.

You can tune in to see the Lightning look to defeat the the Bruins on TNT, Max, and NESN.

Lightning vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds

  • When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TNT, Max, and NESN
  • Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
  • TV Channel: TNT, Max, and NESN
  • Favorite: Lightning (-115)
  • Underdog: Bruins (-105)
  • Over/under: 6

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Lightning and Bruins Betting Trends

  • Tampa Bay and its opponent have posted more than 6 goals in 48 of 70 games this season.
  • Boston has played 37 games this season that finished with over 6 goals.
  • These two teams rack up a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this game’s over/under.
  • These teams give up 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game’s over/under.
  • The Lightning have won 24 of their 39 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (61.5%).
  • This season the Bruins have won five of the nine games in which they’ve been an underdog.

Lightning Stats & Insights

  • The Lightning offense’s 247 total goals (3.5 per game) are ranked sixth in the league this year.
  • On defense, the Lightning have given up 235 goals (3.3 per game) to rank 22nd in NHL play.
  • Their goal differential (+12) ranks them 14th in the NHL.
  • The Lightning convert 12.1% of their shots, ranking second in the league.
  • The Lightning have secured four shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 19.9 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.
  • In their last 10 matchups, the Lightning have gone 7-1-2 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
  • They have averaged 4.1 goals per game (41 total) over that stretch.
  • On the defensive end, the Lightning have given up 27 goals (2.7 per game) over those 10 outings.

Bruins Stats & Insights

  • The Bruins’ 242 total goals (3.3 per game) are the 10th-most in the league.
  • The Bruins have been one of the toughest defensive squads in the league this season, giving up 200 goals (2.7 per game) to rank seventh.
  • Their ninth-best goal differential is +42.
  • The Bruins are shooting 11.2% (sixth in the league).
  • The Bruins have shut out their opponent four times this season. As a team, they are averaging 23.1 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game.
  • Over the past 10 contests, the Bruins have secured 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record.
  • They have averaged 3.3 goals per game (33 total) during that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Bruins have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Lightning Key Players to Watch

  • Nikita Kucherov is currently one of Tampa Bay’s leading contributors (123 total points), having put up 41 goals and 82 assists.
  • Through 70 games, Brayden Point has 41 goals and 39 assists.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy (26-16-2) has a goals against average of 2.9 on the season, and 1111 saves. His .897 save percentage ranks 48th in the league.

Lightning Player Props

  • Nikita Kucherov Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
  • Nikita Kucherov Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
  • Brayden Point Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
  • Brayden Point Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
  • Victor Hedman Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
  • Victor Hedman Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)

Bruins Key Players to Watch

  • David Pastrnak has totaled 45 goals (0.6 per game) and collected 56 assists (0.8 per game), averaging 4.7 shots per game and shooting 13%. That makes him among the leaders for Boston with 101 total points (1.4 per game).
  • Brad Marchand has made a big impact for Boston this season with 63 points, thanks to 27 goals and 36 assists.
  • Jeremy Swayman has a record of 23-8-8 in 40 games this season, conceding 100 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 1085 saves and a .916 save percentage, ninth-best in the league.

Bruins Player Props

  • David Pastrnak Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +145)
  • David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105)
  • Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
  • Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124)
  • Pavel Zacha Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110)
  • Pavel Zacha Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170)

Lightning vs. Bruins Injuries

  • Lightning: Mikhail Sergachev: Lower Body (Out)
  • Bruins: Derek Forbort: Undisclosed (Out), Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out), Patrick Maroon: Back (Out)

Lightning vs. Bruins Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Bruins (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Lightning 4 – Bruins 3

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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