Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

The Boston Bruins (56-11-5) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (47-16-8) Sunday. Puck drop from PNC Arena is set for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Bruins vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Bruins won 2-1 at home vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday as -170 favorites. C Patrice Bergeron and RW Garnet Hathaway scored the goals for Boston, who have now won 6 games in a row.

The Hurricanes won as -150 home favorites Saturday with a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Carolina posted a 3-goal 3rd period to come out on top after being tied 2-2 after 2 periods. The Hurricanes are 3-2 in their last 5.

This is the final regular-season meeting between these teams. Boston won 3-2 in OT in the 1st game and Carolina won 4-1 in the 2nd.