NHL Betting Line Favors the Nashville Predators over the Boston Bruins Thursday
The Nashville Predators look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Boston Bruins arrive at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Nashville Predators in this one found them earlier as -121 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
A 3.1-2.5 result in favor of the Predators is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Predators sit at 26-21-10 on the season; in comparison, the Boston Bruins are currently 31-20-6. Looking to wager on the totals? Nashville is 21-23-13 OU, and Boston is 26-24-7 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Boston injuries news.
The Nashville Predators sit at No. 17 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Boston Bruins sit at a No. 27 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Nashville's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 2.65 goals per game, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.77 goals allowed. The Predators power play is averaging 19.79% while the Bruins defense kills off 83.25% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Blue Jackets on February 16. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -103 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Nashville was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Stars. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Dallas, Saturday, February 20th
Nashville home to Los Angeles, Saturday, February 20th