Panthers vs. Bruins Prediction & Odds
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Monday night with four matchups, including Game 1 between the Panthers and Bruins at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Can the Panthers pull off the upset or is there a better play on the board tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
043 Florida Panthers (+190) at 044 Boston Bruins (-225); o/u 6
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, April 17, 2023
FLA Live Arena, Sunrise, FL
Panthers vs. Bruins Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 81% of bets are on the Bruins moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Florida Panthers DFS SPIN
Sam Bennett (groin) will accompany the team to Boston for the start of the playoffs, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports. Bennett, who is still listed on injured reserve, isn’t expected to play Monday in Game 1. The Panthers hope that he will be available at some point in the series against the Bruins. Bennett missed the final 12 games of the 2022-23 season, finishing with 40 points, 193 shots on goal and 150 hits in 63 appearances.
Boston Bruins DFS SPIN
Patrice Bergeron sat out practice Sunday due to an upper-body issue and an illness, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports. Bergeron also missed practice Saturday after leaving Thursday’s regular-season finale against Montreal early for precautionary reasons. It’s still possible that he will be available to play in Game 1 versus Florida on Monday. If Bergeron is ruled out, Pavel Zacha is projected to fill in as the first-line center.
Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Betting Trends
Panthers are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings in Boston
Panthers are 16-36 in the last 52 meetings
Home team is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings
Panthers are 6-2 in their last 8 overall
Panthers vs. Bruins NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The over is a perfect 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams, is 9-3-2 in the Panthers’ last 14 games after they allowed five goals or more in their previous contest and is 27-12-3 in their last 42 games played on Monday. On the other side, the over is 5-1-1 in the Bruins’ last seven Conference Quarterfinals games, is 5-2 in their last seven games overall and is 3-1-1 in their last five games after they scored five goals or more in their previous contest.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: PANTHERS/BRUINS OVER 6
