Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 4: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round features the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins playing at 6:30 PM ET on Sunday, May 12 on TBS, truTV, Max, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Panthers hold a 2-1 edge in the series. Bookmakers favor the Panthers in this matchup, with -166 odds on the moneyline against the Bruins (+140).

Panthers vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds

  • When: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, truTV, Max, SportsNet, and TVAS
  • Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
  • TV Channel: TBS, truTV, Max, SportsNet, and TVAS
  • Favorite: Panthers (-166)
  • Underdog: Bruins (+140)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Panthers and Bruins Betting Trends

  • Florida’s 90 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 5.5 goals 43 times.
  • Boston has played 43 games this season that ended with over 5.5 goals.
  • The teams combine to score 6.4 goals per game, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
  • Opponents of these teams average 5.1 goals per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this game’s total.
  • The Panthers have gone 51-22 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • This season the Bruins have won eight of the 16 games, or 50.0%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Panthers Stats & Insights

  • The Panthers offense’s 265 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 11th in the NHL.
  • The Panthers are ranked first in NHL action with the fewest goals against, having conceded 198 total goals (only 2.4 per game).
  • Their +67 goal differential is top in the league.
  • The Panthers have a 9.6% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 23rd in the league.
  • The Panthers have shut out opponents eight times. As a team, they are averaging 28.6 hits and 12.7 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In their last 10 matchups, the Panthers have gone 8-2-0 to earn 90.0% of the possible points.
  • They have scored 41 goals over that time.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Panthers have given up 25 goals (2.5 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’ 221 total goals given up (2.7 per game) are the fifth-fewest in the league.
  • Their 10th-best goal differential is +42.
  • The Bruins are shooting 11% (eighth in the league).
  • The Bruins have five shutout wins this season.
  • In their last 10 matchups, the Bruins have gone 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 2.6 goals-per-game average (26 total) during that time.
  • On the defensive end, the Bruins have allowed 24 goals (2.4 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 collected 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: -195, Under Odds: +150)
  • Sam Reinhart Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -195)
  • Matthew Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220, Under Odds: +170)
  • Matthew Tkachuk Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
  • Aleksander Barkov Jr. Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
  • Aleksander Barkov Jr. Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)

Bruins Key Players to Watch

  • David Pastrnak has recorded 47 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 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 scored 29 goals and provided 38 assists in 82 contests.
  • Jeremy Swayman has a .916 save percentage (ninth-best in the league), with 1179 total saves, while conceding 108 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together a 25-10-8 record between the posts for Boston this season.

Bruins Player Props

  • David Pastrnak Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210)
  • David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114)
  • Pavel Zacha Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105)
  • Pavel Zacha Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +154)

Panthers vs. Bruins Injuries

  • Panthers: Ryan Lomberg: Illness (Questionable)
  • Bruins: Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Danton Heinen: Undisclosed (Questionable), Brad Marchand: Upper Body (Questionable), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)

Panthers vs. Bruins Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Bruins (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Bruins 4 – Panthers 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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