Blackhawks vs Bruins Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NHL

The beginning of the 2023-24 NHL season continues Wednesday as the Boston Bruins kick off their year against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago enters this contest on the second half of a back-to-back following last night’s victory over the Penguins.

Will the Blackhawks pull off an NHL odds upset on consecutive nights or will the Bruins defend home ice on opening night? Find out in our free NHL picks for Blackhawks vs. Bruins below.

Blackhawks vs Bruins odds

Blackhawks vs Bruins predictions

The Chicago Blackhawks upset last night was honestly more of an indictment on Pittsburgh than it was a proclamation of this still-developing Hawks lineup. That’s not to take anything away from the Blackhawks — they did their job; the young guys were buzzing around the ice and the veterans stepped up to take advantage when needed.

With that said, Chicago only produced 2.82 expected goals for (xGF) at 5-on-5. On the other hand, the defense held its own against a Pittsburgh team that got nothing out of its depth as the Hawks only allowed 2.29 expected goals against (xGA) at 5-on-5.

The Under cashed last night and that's where I'm heading with my best bet as they take on the Boston Bruins tonight. The total is set lower at 5.5 compared to last night’s 6.5, but that makes sense given the Bruins’ tremendous blue line and goaltending.

Last season, Boston finished seventh in the league in xGF/60 at 5-on-5. Backing up this tremendous defense is reigning Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark.

A historic year for the Swedish netminder, Ullmark went 40-6-1 with a .938 SV% and 1.89 GAA, which marked the fourth straight season of a SV% north of .914. His underlying metrics were also — predictably — excellent as he finished second in goals saved above expected per 60 minutes (GSAx/60) at 5-on-5.

The fact that Saros finished in front of him is not a knock on Ullmark, but rather a compliment to how often the blue line in front of him suppressed high-danger scoring chances. To end last season, there were five or fewer total goals scored in five of Ullmark’s last seven starts.

My best bet: Under 5.5 (+120 at PointsBet)

Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site.

MORE NHL FREE PICKS

Blackhawks vs Bruins same-game parlay

FanDuel Logo

Under 5.5 (+116)

Bruins ML (-320)

+184 at FanDuel

Of course, anything north of three dollars is quite a large favorite in the NHL. With that said, there's not an area of the game that Chicago is better in than Boston.

Last season, the President Trophy winners finished higher in both xGF/60 and xGA/60 than the Hawks at 5-on-5. The Bruins are also stronger in the faceoff circles, on special teams, and in the crease as Arvid Soderblom is expected to start between the pipes for Chicago.

The Hawks lost in 12 of Soderblom’s 14 starts last season, although that was more so because of the product in front of him rather than his play as he finished in the positive for GSAx/60 at 5-on-5.

Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies.

Best NHL bonuses

DraftKings All Users
Goal in first 10 minutes of Blackhawks/Bruins (was -145, NOW +100)! Claim Now

BetMGM All Users
David Pastrnak and Nathan MacKinnon both to score a goal tonight (was +290, NOW +375)! Claim Now

FanDuel All Users
50% profit boost on one NHL bet tonight! Claim Now

Caesars All Users
25% profit boost on one NHL bet tonight! Claim Now

Eligible USA locations only. Also, see our full list of best sportsbook promotions for 2023.
21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

Blackhawks vs Bruins moneyline and Over/Under analysis

The Bruins opened as a -260 favorite and have since been bet up to -320. I wouldn’t be shocked if some Bedard-hype and recency-bias money comes in on Chicago on Wednesday morning, but I don’t think we'll see this price dip back below three dollars.

That brings us to the total, which has bounced between 5.5 and 6 depending on the shop. Personally, I like the Under at 5.5 at plus money, but if you'd rather lay some juice and take it at 6, I don’t think that would be a bad play at all.

We also may see some slower legs out of Chicago on the second half of a road back-to-back, although they're a young team and it’s the first week of the season so it shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

Pet="">

Blackhawks vs Bruins betting trend to know

There have been five or fewer total goals scored in five of Ullmark’s past seven starts. Find more NHL betting trends for Blackhawks vs. Bruins.

Kentucky: Mobile sports betting is live!

Check out the best Kentucky sportsbook promos, with a number of odds boosts and offers available!

Kentucky Sports betting launched online wagering on September 28 — review our list of the best Kentucky Sports betting apps for making your first online bets in the Bluegrass State!

21+ and present in KY. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

Blackhawks vs Bruins game info

Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Covers NHL betting tools
  • NHL odds
  • NHL picks
  • NHL player props
  • Stanley Cup odds
  • Hart Trophy odds
  • Best NHL betting sites
  • Today’s NHL matchups

Blackhawks vs Bruins latest injuries

MORE NHL FREE PICKS

Google News
Stay updated with the latest picks, odds, and news! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The other Suzuki signing that could transform Honda's MotoGP form

Honda was the only brand that failed to win a MotoGP race in 2022, finishing last in the world constructors' standings. The factory team, traditionally considered the paddock's biggest superpower, finished no higher than ninth out of 12 places in the teams' rankings. Meanwhile, the best-placed Honda rider in the championship was Marc Marquez in 13th, and he only scored in 10 of the 20 grands prix. Injuries that continued to plague him meant he missed eight races. Honda's negative performance last year triggered a profound restructuring for 2023 both in its rider ranks, with the arrival of Joan Mir to the factory squad and Alex Rins to the satellite LCR structure, and at its technical level. Arguably the most interesting development is the hiring of Ken Kawauchi as the new technical manager. He replaces Takeo Yokoyama, who will now be in charge of supervising the engineering staff that Honda has in Japan. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/the-othe...
Read more

Premier League team of the week: Gameweek 30

Some big players stood up to be counted in Game week 30. All around the Premier League , there were some sensational individual performances which could well prove pivotal at this late stage in the season. Whether battling for the title or to avoid relegation, every team needs somebody to rise to the occasion. Here's 90min 's team of the week. WATCH: The best Premier League goals of Gameweek 30 GK: Aaron Ramsdale - Jordan Pickford looked to be getting this spot until Ramsdale went crazy with some outrageous saves to snatch a point for Arsenal against Liverpool. The kind of performance which could decide the fate of the Premier League title. RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka - His future at Man Utd looked uncertain, but Wan-Bissaka has answered Erik ten Hag's challenge and made a real statement with his performance in the win over Everton. CB: Angelo Ogbonna - West Ham weren't good against Fulham. They had to weather a storm to hold on to an ugly 1-0 victory, and with a dominant...
Read more

Man Utd exploring deal for Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus

Image
Manchester United are exploring the chances of signing Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus as they continue their search for a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo this month, 90min understands. Ronaldo saw his contract terminated before the World Cup following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan, though his departure - which came at little to no cost to United at the time - has now left manager Erik ten Hag short of options in attack. The Dutchman has publicly stated his desire to bring in a new forward this month, though has been keen to stress they must acquire the right profile of player if they are to move in the market. Kudus is another player Ten Hag knows well given their time together in Amsterdam, where Kudus has been since 2020. It's understood no offer has been made yet, though behind the scenes talks have taken place. The Old Trafford club's cash position has come into question in recent weeks and United have been put up for sale by the much-maligned Glazer family, ma...
Read more