Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes hit the ice as part of a nine-game slate in the NHL on Thursday.

These Eastern Conference teams have met once this season, where the away team, the Hurricanes, absolutely pummeled the Bruins by a score of 8-2. Boston will have this embarrassing October loss in mind mind, but will that motivation be enough in this one?

These teams are both under the microscope for different reasons.

The Bruins are a perennial playoff team that has really lost a step this season and are fighting for their lives. Carolina is also a perennial playoff team, but major splashes have not worked out for them over the years, so their recent acquisition of Mikko Rantanen must play out well.

As the regular season progresses, there is a lot on the line for both teams, so this will be a hard-fought battle. To get you ready for the action, here are our Bruins vs. Hurricanes predictions and odds.

Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes betting picks and predictions

Carolina Hurricanes 3-way Moneyline (-225)

The Hurricanes have been playing much better hockey than the Bruins. Carolina is on a two-game winning streak and have won three of their last four contests.

Meanwhile, Boston has lost two straight games in regulation and have posted a record of 1-3-2. They are reeling and are now visiting a dominant NHL team.

Boston has only scored 13 times in the last six games while giving up 19. Nothing seems to be going right, confidence is slipping, and they are now second-last in the Atlantic Division with the most games played (63).

Carolina is hungry. Not only are they gunning for the top spot in both the Eastern Conference and Metropolitan Division, but they have multiple teams are on their tail in the standings. 

Lenovo Center should be rocking when the Hurricanes hit the ice, helping generate extra momentum for a team that is already gaining solid traction. Carolina should win this handily.

Mikko Rantanen Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-135)

In 13 games with his new team, star forward Mikko Rantanen has just two tallies.

However, he is averaging over two shots per game, as he looks to be the force on the ice he was meant to be. Plus, his last five games have seen a clean average of 3.0 shots per game, meaning he is ramping up his efforts.

It is crunch time for this Hurricanes team as they are in the thick of a battle in the standings, and Rantanen is a player who needs to lead the charge. A line of 2.5 shots is a total Rantanen has surpassed in over 60 percent of his games with Carolina, and he should do it again.

Under 5.5 Total Goals (+100)

Neither team has really been lighting the lamp offensively lately.

In their most recent 180+ minutes of play, the Hurricanes have scored just five goals, which is less than two per game. Boston, meanwhile, has just seven goals in their last four games.

Both the Bruins and Hurricanes are known for their defensive abilities and play styles that make teams pay, and they are also strong in net.

There are many great offensive talents taking part in this contest, but in what could be a game led by grit, don’t expect the total to surpass 5.5 goals.

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Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes odds

BOS Bruins	+265 ML
CAR Hurricanes	-330 ML
Puck Line	CAR -1.5 (-125)
Total Goals	O/U 5.5

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