Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers 4/21/23 – On Friday night, the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers will head south for Game 3 of their First Round Eastern Conference series. After winning Game Two with a 6-3 score and scoring four goals in the final period, the Panthers evened up the series at one game apiece.The Panthers will look to extend their lead over the team boasting the NHL best record this season.
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers
Date & Time: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: FLA Live Arena Sunrise, FL
TV: TNT
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers 4/21/23 Betting Odds
Bruins
Moneyline: -147
Puckline: -1.5 (+172)
Total: 6 over (-119)
Panthers
Moneyline: +133
Puckline: +1.5 (-197)
Total: 6 under (+108)
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Analysis
The Boston Bruins played poorly following their 6-3 loss against the Panthers in Game 2, recording 60 minutes in jail time as well as 4 power play opportunities and scoring one goal. In their loss, the Bruins put up an average offensive performance on the ice. Out there on the rink, they scored on 3 out of 37 shots they took at goal. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have amassed 301 goals so far this season and conceded only 174. Overall they have racked up 135 points for an 0.823 point percentage. Boston enters this game having taken 279 power play opportunities and scoring 62 goals – a rate of 22.22% – during those opportunities. They have allowed 138 goals on offense while notching 239 overall; Boston has taken 2,703 shots for an 11.1% shoot percentage rate. Boston Bruins opponents have attempted 2,447 shots against them and have achieved a save percentage of 0.929. They’ve amassed 283 power play opportunities, which resulted in 36 goals being scored against them.
Game 2 featured three power play opportunities for the Florida Panthers; unfortunately they failed to capitalize. Out of 30 shots taken at goal they scored six goals compared to their opponent. Florida Panthers currently hold 225 goals at even strength and 63 on the power play, for an even strength shot percentage of 9.54% while allowing their opponent 2,603 attempts. In their current campaign, the Florida Panthers have netted 288 goals, 92 points, and an incredible points percentage of 0.561. Unfortunately, however, they have also allowed 272 goals against them; including 202 at even strength and 70 shorthanded goals scored against them. They have earned 276 opportunities on the power play and posted a power play percentage of 22.83%. Furthermore, their penalty kill rate stands at 75.95% on their opponent’s 291 power play chances while their save percentage stands at 89.6%.
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games. Boston are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston’s last 7 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Florida. Boston are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Boston are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Florida are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida’s last 6 games against Boston. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Florida’s last 10 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Florida’s last 12 games when playing at home against Boston. Florida are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division. Florida are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games played in April.
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Free Pick
After losing Game 2 at home, the Boston Bruins find themselves back in a series. Game 3 may not be an absolutely must-win game yet but the Bruins will come out firing looking to gain the home-ice advantage once again. Boston has proven its resilience all season long and will come out prepared to skate in Game 3 as per NHL betting tips by the experts.
Free Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5 (+172)
