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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