It may surprise gamblers to discover that the Chicago Blackhawks are only three points behind the Arizona Coyotes for the final Western Conference playoff spot. Chicago is one of the hottest teams on the board with a rebuild that appears to be on the fast track. By contrast nobody is surprised that the Boston Bruins are just one point behind the Washington Capitals for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Boston has shown to be a determined group following their seven-game loss to the St. Louis Blues in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final. Chicago hosts Boston on Wednesday night in an NBCSN matchup of Original Six marquee franchises.
Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 8 p.m. ET
Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Bruins vs. Blackhawks TV Coverage: NBCSN
Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks Odds Overview
Boston will garner plenty of support with the NHL odds for their reputation as winners coupled with their being one of the most public of all teams. The Bruins figure to be more affordable in this spot as the road team. Sharps are paying more attention to the Blackhawks based on their improved play and new status as a playoff contender.
Boston Bruins Current Form
The Bruins have the hot hand with seven payouts in their last 10 games and have gone under the total in four of their last six outings. Boston is 31-10-5-7 and has gone over the total just 23 times. The Bruins have NHL metrics of ninth for goal scoring, second for the power play, first for goals against and third for the penalty kill.
Chicago Blackhawks Current Form
The Blackhawks are also on fire with six wins in their last seven games. Three of their last four have gone over the total. Chicago is now 25-21-2-4 with 25 games over the total. NHL metrics have the Hawks 18th for goal scoring, 27th for the power play, 19th for goals against and seventh for penalty killing. Chicago has had the luxury of two hot goaltenders with veteran Stanley Cup champion Corey Crawford and Robin Lehner.
Key Bruins: RW David Pastrnak (38 G, 37 A, 75 PTS, +15, 17 PPG, 15 PPA, 18.4 SPCT), D Torey Krug (7 G, 30 A, 37 PTS, +4, 2 PPG, 20 PPA, 7.4 SPCT), G Tuukka Rask (18-4-6, 2.23 GAA, .927 SVPCT, 2 SO)
Key Blackhawks: RW Patrick Kane (25 G, 38 A, 63 PTS, +4, 6 PPG, 12 PPA, 13.0 SPCT), D Erik Gustafsson (6 G, 18 A, 24 PTS, -3, 2 PPG, 6 PPA, 7.2 SPCT), G Robin Lehner (15-8-4, 2.86 GAA, .922 SVPCT, 0 SO)
Boston and Chicago Against the Spread
The Bruins are:
5-4 vs. the line in their last nine away games
3-7-1 under the total on the road
3-2 in their last five games at Chicago
2-5-1 under the total in away games with the Blackhawks
6-2 in their last eight matchups as a chalk
1-5 under the total when laying points
The Blackhawks are:
6-10 in their last 16 games at United Center
8-3 over the total on home ice
7-3 on the board in their last 10 games as a dog
6-3 over the total when installed as the underdog
2-4 in their last six matchups with Boston
3-1-1 over the total against the Bruins
Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Odds Betting Pick
This matchup gives us two hot teams in playoff form that remind everyone of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. The betting odds should be at the right price which means Boston is the way to go as the deeper team with the vastly superior back end.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks NHL Odds Best Bet: Boston Bruins
Bruins vs. Blackhawks NHL Odds Score Prediction: Bruins 3, Blackhawks 1
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