Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In a highly anticipated matchup in Boston, the Lightning and Bruins are set to face off in a clash on the ice as they each aim to secure two points. Tampa Bay comes into the game off a recent 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh, while Boston earned a 4-3 overtime win against Florida. The Bruins hold a slight advantage in their recent matchups with a 9-2 record, but the Lightning have claimed victory in their last three meetings, including a 4-1 win in their most recent game. Despite Tampa Bay being the betting favorite with a -128 opening line, there has been no movement in the odds leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lightning -128 | Bruins +112

Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+195) | Bruins +1.5 (-232)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 56%.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay continued their winning streak with a strong performance against Pittsburgh, securing their third win in four games. The Lightning currently stand third in the Atlantic Division, trailing Toronto by seven points for the top spot and holding a two-point lead over Boston for a playoff spot. Tampa Bay leads the league in goals per game, averaging 3.68, and is tied for 7th in goals against, allowing 2.73 per game. They have a 25.8% success rate on the power play, ranking 4th, and an 81.7% penalty killing rate, ranking 11th. In their recent victory over Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay outshot their opponents and dominated on the scoreboard, with key goals from Brandon Hagel, Nikita Kucherov, Anthony Cirelli, and Nick Paul. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 31 saves in the win, with Andrei Vasilevskiy set to start in the next game. Tampa Bay's strong performance has earned them a power ranking of 4, ranking 1 in offense and 8 in defense, with a season record of 7-3.