The Ottawa Senators (24-19-4) visit the Boston Bruins (23-20-6) Thursday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Senators lead 2-0
The Senators snapped a 2-game win streak Tuesday with a 5-0 loss at the New York Rangers, failing to cover as +110 underdogs with the Under (5.5) cashing. It marks the fourth time in the last 10 games that Ottawa has been shut out.
Boston has dropped 2 of its last 3 after falling 5-1 at New Jersey Wednesday. The Bruins, who were outshot 35-23, were +190 underdogs as the Over (5.5) hit midway in the third period. C Morgan Geekie scored the first goal of the game — in the opening frame — but New Jersey scored 4 times in the second and once in the third to run away with it.
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Senators at Bruins odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:53 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Senators -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Bruins +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators -1.5 (+154) | Bruins +1.5 (-190)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Senators at Bruins projected goalies
Leevi Merilainen (6-3-1, 2.32 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (15-16-4, 3.00 GAA, .896 SV%, 2 SO)
Merilainen has been in net 6 of the Senators’ last 7 games with usual starter Linus Ulmark dealing with a back injury. Merilainen is 4-2 with a 2.17 GAA and a .920 SV% (160 saves against 174 shots) in that span. The Finn rookie will be looking to rebound from Tuesday’s 5-0 loss at MSG. He did allow 5 goals to the Bruins against 28 shots Saturday but managed to stop all 3 shootout attempts in a Senators 6-5 victory — Ottawa was a -136 home favorite and the Over (5.5) hit early in the second period.
There is a question on who will start in goal for the Bruins. Starter Jeremy Swayman was pulled after the second period in Wednesday’s loss after allowing 4 goals — 2 on power plays — on 28 shots. “He was dealing with something minor, so we thought it be best the way the game was going was to get him out (of) there after the second period,” coach Joe Sacco said postgame. If the Anchorage native doesn’t start, look for backup Joonas Korpisalo (8-4-2, 2.88 GAA, .891 SV%, 2 SO) to tend the pipes.
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Senators at Bruins picks and predictions
Prediction
Senators 3, Bruins 2
Moneyline
BET SENATORS (-160).
Ottawa has won 5 of its last 7 games, while holding opponents to 2 or fewer goals in 6 of those contests. The Senators have also won 3 of their last 4 on the road and faces a Bruins team that is playing the second game of a back-to-back. The Bruins have lost 8 of their last 11 games.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline has the best value in this matchup.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 5.5 (-110).
Boston has scored 1 or fewer goals in 4 of its last 10 games, while allowing 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 5 overall.
Ottawa has hit the Under in 9 of its last 10 games including back-to-back road games. The Under is 11-1-2 in the Senators’ last 14 games. They have scored 3 or fewer goals in 8 of their last 10, while allowing 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 9.
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The Ottawa Senators will be facing off against the Boston Bruins in an exciting NHL matchup. Here are the latest odds, picks, and predictions for this game:
Odds:
– Ottawa Senators: +200
– Boston Bruins: -240
Picks:
The Boston Bruins have been on a hot streak lately, winning their last three games. They have a strong offense led by players like Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron, who have been putting up impressive numbers. The Senators, on the other hand, have struggled this season and are currently sitting at the bottom of the standings.
Prediction:
Based on the current form of both teams, the Boston Bruins are the clear favorites to win this game. They have a more talented roster and are playing with confidence. The Senators will have a tough time keeping up with the Bruins’ high-powered offense.
Final score prediction: Boston Bruins 4, Ottawa Senators 2
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