The Boston Bruins (44-17-15) and Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-7) meet Thursday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Carolina leads 1-0 with 3-2 road win on Jan. 24
The Bruins are coming off a 3-0 road win against the Nashville Predators last time out on Tuesday, and they have won 3 of the past 4 away from home. The Bruins have scored just 7 goals in the past 3 games, good for 2.33 goals per game (GPG), while allowing just 5 goals, or (1.67 GPG). It’s no surprise the Under is 3-0 in the past 3 outings, and 4-1 in the past 5 contests.
The Hurricanes have recorded back-to-back shutouts against the Montreal Canadiens (3-0) on the road on Saturday, as well as the Detroit Red Wings (4-0) at home last Thursday. The Under is on a 4-0 run for the Canes, while going 6-1 in the previous 7 outings. Carolina has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 8 of the past 11 contests.