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Lightning Look to Strike Boston Bruins in Highly Anticipated Matchup on the Ice

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 5-3-2 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 vs Boston Stats

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 23-15-3.

Boston Bruins Analysis

The Boston Bruins recently ended a 0-5-1 losing streak by defeating the Florida Panthers in overtime. Despite being ranked 26th in power rankings, the Bruins have struggled offensively, scoring an average of 2.58 goals per game, and defensively, allowing an average of 3.16 goals per game. They are currently fourth in the Atlantic Division, trailing behind Toronto by nine points. In their previous game, Boston overcame being outshot by Florida and managed to secure a 4-3 victory in overtime, with David Pastrnak scoring the game-winning goal. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves in the win. Tampa Bay has struggled in their recent matchups against Boston, going 0-2-1. If you're looking to make some wagers, consider checking out our free NHL picks.

Bruins Struggle as Lightning Gain Momentum for Rematch

The Tampa Bay Lightning are facing their third game in four nights, providing the Boston Bruins with a rest advantage as they have not played since Saturday afternoon. Despite a strong start under coach Joe Sacco, the Bruins have experienced a dip in performance with a 0-5-1 record in their recent games. This streak may prompt other teams in the league to speculate on potential changes within the Bruins' roster. In contrast, Tampa Bay has shown improvement after an initially inconsistent start to the season. The Lightning recently defeated the Bruins and have emerged victorious in their last three matchups. Considering Tampa Bay's offensive depth and Boston's recent struggles, the advantage in this upcoming game appears to lean in favor of the Lightning, particularly as they play on the road.

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