Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks 3/14/23 – On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Bruins will travel to the United Center to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. Boston currently holds a record of 50-10-5 while Chicago boasts an overall record of 22-38-6. These teams met once this season with Boston coming out victorious. According to NHL betting forums, the Boston Bruins have a better chance of winning this game than their counterparts.
Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Location: United Center
Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Odds
Bruins
Moneyline: -400
Puckline: -1.5 (-149)
Total: 6 over (-120)
Chicago
Moneyline: +290
Puckline: +1.5 (+121)
Total: 6 under (-102)
Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Analysis
Boston Bruins was the favorite in their previous game but fell 5-3 to the Detroit Red Wings. Matt Grzelcyk and David Pastrnak each scored one goal and added an assist, while Pavel Zacha recorded two assists. Jeremy Swayman allowed four goals on 25 shots faced. Boston’s offense has been on fire this season, scoring three or more goals in nine of their last 10 games. The Bruins rank second in goals per game and ninth in shots per game, while defense and goalkeeping have both been outstanding this year; Boston ranks first for goals against per game and eighth in shots against per contest. Boston is undisputedly the top team in both the Atlantic division and Eastern Conference. The Bruins have been one of the best teams in the league with superior offense, defense, and goaltending.
Chicago Blackhawks was an underdog in their last game and lost 3-1 against Tampa Bay Lightning. Taylor Raddysh scored the only goal while Petr Mrazek stopped 34 out of 36 shots he faced. Chicago’s offense has been struggling this season. They rank last in goals per game and 31st in shots per game, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last eight games. On defense, Chicago ranks 26th overall with 26 goals against per game and 29th for shots against per game, respectively. Chicago is currently at the bottom of the Central division and looks set to finish last in their division, leaving them no chance to make the playoffs.
Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Against the Spread
Boston are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games. Boston are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Chicago. Boston are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago. Boston are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Chicago are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games against Boston. Chicago are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing at home against Boston. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Chicago are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Free Pick
Recent matchups between Boston and Chicago have been overwhelmingly favorable to the Bruins. Chicago is one of the worst teams in the league, having traded away their two top offensive players and likely missing Jonathan Toews for some time. The Blackhawks rank last in goals per game and 31st in shots per game while Boston ranks second with goals per game and first with goals against per game. It is obvious that Boston is superior overall and will come out on top in this matchup as per NHL betting tips today.
Free Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5 (-149)
