NHL Betting Preview - Calgary Flames Underdogs vs Boston Bruins at Boston
Calgary pays a visit to Boston on Tuesday, hoping to shut down the Bruins snipers in hockey action at TD Garden.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Calgary Flames in this one, they Flames listed earlier today as underdogs of 193 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.1-2.5 win for the Bruins on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Boston will face the 26-32-4 Flames. In totals betting, the Bruins are 29-27-7 in over under betting so far this season while the Calgary Flames are 32-26-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Calgary injuries news.
The Boston Bruins sit at No. 26 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Calgary Flames sit at a No. 21 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.1 goals per game, against a Flames defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.15 goals allowed. The Bruins power play is averaging 20.88% while the Flames defense kills off 72.73% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Calgary lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Flyers on February 29. Bettors who backed the Flyers at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Boston was a 4-1 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Calgary at Buffalo, Thursday, March 3rd
Boston home to Chicago, Thursday, March 3rd