Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round features the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins playing at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, May 6 on ESPN. Bookmakers list the Bruins as underdogs in this matchup, with +140 moneyline odds against the Panthers (-166).
Panthers vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
- When: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Panthers (-166)
- Underdog: Bruins (+140)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Panthers and Bruins Betting Trends
- Florida’s games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 5.5 goals 40 times.
- Boston has played 40 games this season with over 5.5 goals.
- These teams score 6.4 goals per match between them, 0.9 more than this game’s over/under.
- Opponents of these teams combine to average 5.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’scontest’s total.
- The Panthers have a 49-21 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- The Bruins have been an underdog in 13 games this season, and won seven (53.8%).
Panthers Stats & Insights
- The Panthers are ranked 11th in the NHL with 265 goals this season, an average of 3.2 per contest.
- The Panthers have conceded the fewest goals in league play this season with 198 (only 2.4 per game).
- The team’s goal differential (+67) tops the NHL this season .
- The Panthers have a 9.6% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 23rd in the NHL.
- The Panthers have earned eight shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 28.6 hits and 12.7 blocked shots per game.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Panthers are 8-1-1 to earn 85.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 3.6 goals per game (36 total) during that span.
- On the defensive side, the Panthers have allowed 21 goals (2.1 per game) over those 10 outings.
Bruins Stats & Insights
- The Bruins have the league’s 13th-ranked scoring offense (263 total goals, 3.2 per game).
- The Bruins have been one of the toughest defensive squads in the league this season, allowing 221 goals (2.7 per game) to rank fifth.
- Their 10th-best goal differential is +42.
- The Bruins are shooting 11% (eighth in the league).
- The Bruins have shut out their opponent five times this season.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Bruins have claimed 70.0% of the possible points with a 5-4-1 record.
- They are scoring at a 2.5 goals-per-game average (25 total) during that span.
- On the defensive end, the Bruins have given up 1.9 goals per game (19 total) in those 10 outings.
Panthers Key Players to Watch
- A leading offensive player this season for Florida, Sam Reinhart has scored 94 points in 82 games (57 goals and 37 assists).
- Matthew Tkachuk has 88 points (1.1 per game), scoring 26 goals and adding 62 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4) has a goals against average of 2.4 on the season, and 1449 saves. His .915 save percentage ranks 11th in the league.
Panthers Player Props
- Sam Reinhart Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220, Under Odds: +170)
- Sam Reinhart Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Matthew Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -238, Under Odds: +180)
- Matthew Tkachuk Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- David Pastrnak has recorded 47 goals (0.6 per game) and collected 63 assists (0.8 per game), averaging 4.7 shots per game and shooting 12.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Boston with 110 total points (1.3 per game).
- Brad Marchand is a top contributor for Boston, with 67 total points this season. He has netted 29 goals and provided 38 assists in 82 contests.
- Boston’s Jeremy Swayman is 25-10-8 this season, amassing 1179 saves and giving up 108 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .916 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -238, Under Odds: +180)
- David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
- Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Charlie Coyle Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Charlie Coyle Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +190, Under Odds: -250)
Panthers vs. Bruins Injuries
- Panthers: Sam Bennett: Upper Body (Questionable), Ryan Lomberg: Illness (Questionable)
- Bruins: Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Andrew Peeke: Finger (Out), Danton Heinen: Undisclosed (Questionable), Brandon Carlo: Personal (Questionable), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)
Panthers vs. Bruins Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Bruins (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Panthers 4 – Bruins 2
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