The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins meet in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. The Bruins are on top 1-0 in the series. The Panthers have -170 moneyline odds against the Bruins (+142).
Panthers vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
- When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Panthers (-170)
- Underdog: Bruins (+142)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Panthers and Bruins Betting Trends
- Florida and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 41 of 88 games this season.
- Boston and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 41 of 89 games this season.
- These two teams rack up a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
- These two teams surrender a combined 5.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
- The Panthers have a 49-22 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- This season the Bruins have been an underdog 14 times, and won eight, or 57.1%, of those games.
Panthers Stats & Insights
- The Panthers are ranked 11th in the league with 265 goals this season, an average of 3.2 per contest.
- The Panthers have given up the fewest goals in NHL play this season with 198 (just 2.4 per game).
- Their +67 goal differential is first in the league.
- The Panthers convert 9.6% of their shots, ranking 23rd in the NHL.
- The Panthers have secured eight shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 28.6 hits and 12.7 blocked shots per game.
- In the last 10 games, the Panthers have gone 8-2-0 (90.0% of possible points).
- They are scoring at a 3.5 goals-per-game average (35 total) during that time.
- On the defensive end, the Panthers have allowed 2.2 goals per game (22 total) in those 10 outings.
Bruins Stats & Insights
- The Bruins’ 263 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 13th in the league.
- The Bruins are one of the toughest defensive squads in the NHL this season, giving up 221 goals (2.7 per game) to rank fifth.
- Their 10th-best goal differential is +42.
- The 11% shooting percentage the Bruins have amassed ranks eighth in the league.
- The Bruins have shut out their opponent five times this season. As a team, they are averaging 27.5 hits and 15.8 blocked shots per game.
- In their past 10 matchups, the Bruins have gone 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 2.4 goals per game (24 total) over that stretch.
- Defensively, the Bruins have allowed 16 goals (1.6 per game) in those 10 outings.
Panthers Key Players to Watch
- Sam Reinhart is currently one of Florida’s top contributors (94 total points), having amassed 57 goals and 37 assists.
- Matthew Tkachuk is contributing with 88 points (26 goals, 62 assists).
- Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 36-17-4. He has conceded 135 goals (2.4 goals against average) and recorded 1449 saves with a .915 save percentage (11th in the league).
Panthers Player Props
- Sam Reinhart Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Sam Reinhart Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
- Matthew Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220, Under Odds: +170)
- Matthew Tkachuk Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- David Pastrnak is among the top options on offense for Boston, with 110 points this season. He has put up 47 goals and 63 assists in 82 games.
- Brad Marchand is pivotal for Boston’s attack with 67 total points (0.8 per game), including 29 goals and 38 assists through 82 games.
- Jeremy Swayman has a 25-10-8 record this season, with a .916 save percentage (ninth-best in the league). In 44 games, he has 1179 saves, and has allowed 108 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220, Under Odds: +170)
- David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)
- Brad Marchand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
- Brad Marchand Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
- Charlie Coyle Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Charlie Coyle Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +195, Under Odds: -260)
Panthers vs. Bruins Injuries
- Panthers: Ryan Lomberg: Illness (Questionable), Sam Bennett: Upper Body (Questionable)
- Bruins: Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Andrew Peeke: Finger (Out), Danton Heinen: Undisclosed (Questionable), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)
Panthers vs. Bruins Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Bruins (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Panthers 3 – Bruins 2
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