Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins 4/30/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
East 1st Round – Game 7, series 3-3
It’s a do-or-die for the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins as they gear up for a thrilling game seven showdown on Sunday in the Eastern Conference first-round series. After being down 3-1 in the series, the Panthers have shown an incredible amount of resilience, refusing to give up and emerging with a 7-5 victory in Friday night’s game. Their offensive prowess has been a major contributor to their success, managing to score an average of 3.67 goals per game against the usually impenetrable Bruins defense.
However, the Panthers will need to focus on tightening up their defense if they want to come out on top in game seven. They’ve allowed the most goals per game in the playoffs, averaging 4.00 goals against, and have struggled on the penalty kill, ranking third from the bottom. Nonetheless, with their recent success and momentum on their side, the Panthers are confident that they can defeat the league’s top team and advance to the next round. It’s a must-win situation for both teams, and the puck will drop at 6:30 PM on Sunday night in Boston.
- The Florida Panthers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road against Boston.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Florida’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The total hung OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins 4/30/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
The Boston Bruins, who set NHL records for wins and points during the regular season, are now facing the possibility of being eliminated from the playoffs in a game seven showdown against the Florida Panthers. Despite their strong regular season performance, the Bruins have hit a rough patch in their last two games, with their star goalie Linus Ullmark, the front-runner for the Vezina Trophy, allowing a total of 11 goals. Ullmark was unable to hold on to leads of 4-3 and 5-4 in Friday night’s game, as the Panthers came away with a 7-5 victory.
Even with standout performances from Tyler Bertuzzi and David Pastrnak, who each scored twice, and Brad Marchand’s four assists, the Bruins could not overcome Ullmark’s struggles. Ullmark managed to stop 26 of the 32 shots he faced, but it was not enough to secure a win for his team. With their playoff hopes on the line, the Bruins will need to regroup and come out strong in game seven if they want to keep their postseason dreams alive.
- The Boston Bruins are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home against Florida.
- The Bruins are 15-3 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins. The NHL’s pick is the Boston Bruins. Boston enters Sunday’s game as the favorite to win the series against the Florida Panthers, backed by their strong track record against their opponent. The Bruins have won 20 of the last 27 matchups on their home ice against Florida, and have come out victorious in 36 of the last 53 games overall between the two teams. With a solid defensive core led by their star goalie Linus Ullmark, the Bruins are poised to come up big in the crucial game seven showdown. Prediction, the Bruins emerging with a 5-2 victory, thanks in large part to their strong defensive play and offensive firepower.
NHL Starting Time: 6:30 PM EDT
Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
TV: NEST
NHL ODDS: Boston Bruins -240
NHL TOTALS: 6.0
