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Boston Bruins vs Utah Jazz Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: October 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Delta Center — Salt Lake City, UT

Article updated Oct 18, 10:47 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Boston Bruins, with a record of 9-2, will face off against the Utah Hockey Club, with a record of 3-1-1, on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Boston recently secured a 5-3 road win

Game outlook

The Boston Bruins, with a record of 9-2, will face off against the Utah Hockey Club, with a record of 3-1-1, on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Boston recently secured a 5-3 road win over Colorado, while Utah is coming off a 5-4 OT loss on the road to Anaheim. Boston is favored to win, opening at -133, with the betting line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins -133 | Jazz +118

Spread: Bruins -1.5 (+190) | Jazz +1.5 (-220)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 57%.

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are currently 3-2 this season and are coming off an impressive road upset win over Colorado. In the game, they had five different goal scorers and were never trailing. Goalie Joonas Koprisalo made 22 saves on 25 shots. Boston is averaging four goals per game this season and their power play ranks 17th at 18.2%. They are allowing 3.6 goals per game and their penalty kill ranks 15th at 80%. Jeremy Swayman is likely to start the next game, with a record of 2-1, a 2.98 GAA, and a .893 SV%. Although his numbers may not reflect it, he did not participate in training camp or preseason so he is shaking off the rust. With a power ranking of 25, Boston is ranked 4 in offense, #20 in defense, and are currently 3-2 this season. We offer the best NHL predictions for a great payout.

Utah Jazz Analysis

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The Utah Hockey Club started off the NHL season with an impressive 5-5-7 record, securing wins against notable teams like Chicago, the New York Islanders, and the New York Rangers. However, they have recently faced setbacks with back-to-back losses to the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks. In their game against Anaheim, the Hockey Club was in the lead during the first period and held a lead until the final minutes when Anaheim tied the game. Players Michael Kesselering and Jack McBain both had strong performances with two points each in the loss. Statistically, the Hockey Club has been averaging 4 goals per game with a 30.8% power play ranking them sixth in the league. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 3.8 goals per game and their penalty kill ranks 13th at 83.3%. Connor Ingram is likely to continue as the starting goaltender, despite his 3-0-1 record with a disappointing 3.88 GAA and .868 SV%. Moving on to the Utah Jazz, they are currently ranked 12th in power rankings with an offense ranking of #8, scoring an average of 4.00 goals per game. Their defense ranks at #24, giving up an average of 3.80 points per game. Overall, the Jazz have a record of 3-1-1, with Boston having won 2 out of the last 3 matchups against them.

Boston Bruins Poised for Success Against Utah in Upcoming Game on Road Trip

The upcoming game presents a favorable opportunity for the Boston Bruins to secure a significant victory during their current three-game road trip. Jeremy Swayman, who has been showcasing improved performance with each game, is expected to start for Boston. His skillset should prove advantageous against the Utah team. Additionally, the Bruins' offense has been displaying notable cohesion and effectiveness early in the season, with goal-scoring contributions coming from all lines. This collective offensive prowess will likely be beneficial in facing a Utah team that has been struggling defensively. It is recommended to consider the Boston Bruins as the favored option for victory on the road.

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SportsJaw Bruins vs Jazz archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bruins vs Jazz matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Boston Bruins-133 → -141Moved
  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+118 → +122Moved
  • Spread · Boston Bruins-1.5 (+190) → -1.5 (+175)Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+1.5 (-220) → +1.5 (-210)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Boston Bruins
9-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 3-2-0 ATS · 4-1-0 O/U
Last 5 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-19T02:47:26.924Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Utah Jazz defeated Boston Bruins 2-1

Utah Jazz defeated Boston Bruins 2-1 on October 19, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Utah Jazz's strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Boston Bruins -1.5 (+175) spread, Utah Jazz covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

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Tipster picks

  • JohnTharpSpread · Utah Jazz +1.5 (-220)Win
  • MikeVargasMoneyline · Boston Bruins -135Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Boston Bruins -135Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Boston Bruins -125Loss