Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers 4/23/2023 Predictions, Free Picks and Odds
East 1st Round – Game 4, BOS leads series 2-1
The Boston Bruins are set to face off against the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round best-of-seven series at FLA Live Arena on Sunday. Boston currently holds the series lead after a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Florida on Friday night. Taylor Hall was a standout performer for the Bruins in that game, making significant contributions with one goal and one assist, while Dmitry Orlov recorded two assists. In goal, Linus Ullmark was a reliable presence for Boston, making 29 saves and helping the team regain home ice advantage with the win.
Throughout the first three games of the postseason, Taylor Hall, Brad Marchand, and David Pastrnak have emerged as the leading goal scorers for Boston, with each of them notching two goals. Dmitry Orlov has been a key playmaker for the team, racking up four assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded three assists. Orlov and Bertuzzi are also tied for the team lead in points with four, and three other players have each contributed three points. In goal, Linus Ullmark has posted a 2-1 record with a goals-against average of 3.04 and a save percentage of .913.
- The total remained UNDER in 9 of Boston’s last 13 games on the road against Florida.
- The Boston Bruins are 14-1 SU in their last 15 games with an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers 4/23/2023 Predictions, Free Picks and Odds
On the other hand, the Florida Panthers are determined to bounce back from their loss in Game 3 and secure a victory on their home ice in Game 4 against the Boston Bruins. In their defeat to the Bruins on Friday, Gustav Forsling and Sam Reinhart managed to score goals for Florida, but it was not until late in the third period when they were already trailing 4-0. Alex Lyon started in goal for Florida, making 23 saves before being replaced by Sergei Bobrovsky.
In the postseason, Brandon Montour has been leading the charge for Florida in terms of goals, with two to his name, while seven other players have each scored one goal. Three players, including Matthew Tkachuk, share the team lead in assists with two each, and Tkachuk also tops the team in points with three. Additionally, eight other players have recorded two points each. In goal, Alex Lyon has a 1-2 record for Florida, with a goals-against average of 3.02 and a save percentage of .902. Defensively, the Panthers have been allowing an average of 3.33 goals per game and have successfully killed off 80 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Lyon has given up 9 goals on 92 shots faced, while Sergei Bobrovsky, who replaced him in the last game, has allowed 1 goal on 9 shots.
- The total stayed UNDER in 9 of Florida’s last 13 games at home against Boston.
- The Panthers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games played on a Sunday.
Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers. The NHL Pick for this contest is the Boston Bruins. The Boston Bruins have a dominant history against the Florida Panthers, winning 37 out of the last 53 overall matchups. With a victory on Sunday at the Panthers’ home arena, the Bruins have the opportunity to put Florida in a difficult situation, heading back to Boston with a 3-1 series lead for Game 5. Additionally, the Panthers have struggled in their last five games overall, losing four of them, especially when playing against opponents with a winning percentage above .600. Based on these factors, a prediction would suggest that the Boston Bruins will come out on top with a convincing 5-1 win.
NHL Starting Time: 3:30 PM ET
Location: FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023
TV: TNT
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Boston Bruins -160
NHL Totals: 6.0
