Bruins vs Canucks Prediction NHL Picks 2/24/24
The Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Rogers Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Bruins vs Canucks prediction.
Bruins Coming off Overtime Loss
The Bruins in the last game faced off against the Calgary Flames and they were able to force overtime, but they ended up losing by a goal. Charlie Coyle had a strong game scoring two goals. The Bruins are averaging 3.35 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.69 goals per game. The Bruins offense is ranked 10th while the defense is ranked 5th. David Pastrnak is having a huge season and he’s scored 36 goals and added 46 assists so far this season.
Canucks Look to Bounce Back
The Canucks in the last game faced off against the Seattle Kraken and they were defeated 5-2. Thatcher Demko started in goal and he saved 26 of the 30 shots that he faced and the goal tending is going to need to be better. The Canucks are averaging 3.64 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.74 goals per game. The offense is ranked 2nd while the defense is ranked 7th. J.T. Miller has scored 29 goals and added 47 assists so far this season. The defense is going to need to step up here.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Nils Hoglander has scored at least one goal in five of his six previous appearances in day games at Rogers Arena.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks' last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in six of the Canucks' last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Elias Pettersson ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (9) this season.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with the Bruins as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in seven of the Bruins' last eight games against the Canucks.
- Danton Heinen has recorded an assist in each of the Bruins' last five games as underdogs.
- David Pastrnak ranks T2nd in the league for multi-point games (28) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.64).
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Boston Bruins are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Boston Bruins rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.69).
Bruins vs Canucks Betting Prediction
These are two good offenses, but both teams also have good defenses. In the last game the Canucks gave up five goals and I think they are going to really struggle in this game. Look for the Bruins to score at least five goals here, and that is going to be the difference here. The Canucks' offense is going to struggle to keep up, and it will be the Bruins that get the job done here. Back the Bruins on the money line.
