Boston Bruins vs Arizona Coyotes Odds, Picks and Predictions

The Boston Bruins (24-8-7), fresh off of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, visit the Arizona Coyotes (19-17-2) in one of 10 NHL matchups on the NHL schedule today. Boston is first in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division, three points up on the Florida Panthers, while the Coyotes are sixth in the Central Division after losing three games in a row.

Bruins vs Coyotes Picks

• Pick 1: Bruins -155
• Pick 2: Over 5.5 (-130)

Linus Ullmark (2.74 GAA, .915 save percentage) is likely to get the start in goal for the Bruins after Jeremy Swayman played last night. Connor Ingram (2.61 GAA, .916 save percentage) is the confirmed starting goaltender for the Coyotes. Let’s take a closer look at the Bruins vs. Coyotes odds.

Boston Bruins vs Arizona Coyotes Odds

As expected, the Bruins are the betting favorites with -155 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+160) puck line odds. Arizona is the underdog in Bruins vs. Coyotes odds with +135 NHL odds for the moneyline and +1.5 (-190) for the puck line. The over/under is 5.5, a must watch in the scores and odds.

Boston Bruins vs Arizona Coyotes Information

Boston Bruins vs Arizona Coyotes

Location of the game: Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 9 at 9 p.m. ET

How to Watch: ESPN+

Boston Bruins vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview

Bruins Goaltending Showing Cracks

The Boston Bruins standings haven’t suffered much as the team is still in first place, but there’s signs that the team isn’t quite as dominant as it was to start the season. The Boston Bruins were a defensive juggernaut early in the year as both Swayman and Ullmark carried over their fine play from last season, but both netminders have had their struggles as of late. Ullmark, expected to start tonight, has won his last three games, but allowed 29 goals in his prior eight starts. Swayman has allowed 18 goals in his last five starts.

Boston is still fifth in NHL stats for goals against (2.67), however they rank 25th in shots allowed (32.0), so the fact they’ve been giving up more goals lately is concerning as it might indicate the start of a regression. Luckily, the Bruins also boast a top-10 offense with talented players like David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand. Pastrnak leads the team in NHL player stats with 56 points (24 goals, 32 assists) and Marchand, second with 37 points (17 goals, 20 assists), has four goals in his last three games.

Brandon Carlo and James van Riemsdyk are on the NHL injury report for the Bruins.

Coyotes Riding Three-Game Losing Streak

The Coyotes have been a much-improved team this season, but come into the Bruins vs. Coyotes odds on a three-game losing streak, yet are still 6-4 in their last 10 games. Their most recent loss was a 6-2 defeat to the first-place Winnipeg Jets. All three losses were on home ice, bringing their record at Mullett Arena to 12-8-0 on the season.

Arizona, one of the NHL picks to potentially finish in the draft lottery at the start of the season, is 23rd in NHL stats for goals (2.95) and 13th in goals allowed (3.0). They last played Boston on December 9, losing 5-3 at TD Garden. They’ve scored just six goals in their last four games.

In Arizona Coyotes news, Jason Zucker will miss the game as he’s serving a suspension for hitting Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins from behind. Barrett Hayton and Travis Boyd are also on the NHL injury report.

Boston Bruins vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Picks

Boston is 3-2-1 in the second half of back-to-back games this season and, considering they’re among the best NHL picks today, it’s fair to suggest they’ll have no issue beating the struggling Arizona Coyotes. They’ve also won a remarkable 20 of their last 21 games against Arizona.

• Pick 1: Bruins -155
• Pick 2: Over 5.5 (-130)

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