Nashville Predators Seek First Win Against Boston Bruins on the Road: Betting Favorite Despite Winless Record
The Boston Bruins (3-2-1) will be facing off against the winless Nashville Predators (0-5) on the road on Tuesday at 8:45 p.m. ET. Boston is looking to bounce back from a
Game outlook
The Boston Bruins (3-2-1) will be facing off against the winless Nashville Predators (0-5) on the road on Tuesday at 8:45 p.m. ET. Boston is looking to bounce back from a close 2-1 overtime loss to Utah, while Nashville is hoping to secure their first win after a 5-2 loss to Detroit. Despite the Predators' winless record, they are the betting favorite with an opening line of -123 that has remained steady. Fans can expect an exciting matchup as both teams look to secure a crucial win in their early-season campaign.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bruins +105 | Predators -123
Spread: Bruins +1.5 (-245) | Predators -1.5 (+205)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 55%.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to Utah on Saturday, despite initially leading 1-0 after the second period. Goalie Swayman made 30 saves on 32 shots, with Cole Koepke scoring the lone goal for the Bruins. Swayman, who has a 2.71 GAA and a .905 SV%, will continue to start as he improves his performance. The team is averaging 3.5 goals per game, with a power play ranking of 16%. On defense, they are allowing 3.33 goals per game with a penalty kill ranking of 82.8%. Overall, Boston is ranked 11th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a 3-3 record this season, earning them a power ranking of 21.