Bruins vs Panthers Odds, Projected Starting Goalies and NHL Best Bet
- The Boston Bruins take on the Florida Panthers as road underdogs on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
- Florida is 5-1 on the puckline and are listed at +190 to win by 2 or more in the Bruins vs Panthers odds
- See the Bruins vs Panthers odds, betting analysis and best bet for this highly anticipated NHL matchup
The undefeated Florida Panthers welcome the Boston Bruins into their barn on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. Florida is listed as -130 home favorites in the Bruins vs Panthers odds. Both of these teams have been elite in the early part of the season, with the Panthers sitting at 6-0 on the moneyline and 5-1 on the puckline.
The Panthers are coming off a 5-3 victory against the dreadful Coyotes, while the Bruins are coming off a narrow 4-3 victory over the Sharks. The Panthers closed as the biggest home favorite of the year thus far at -400 against the Coyotes in the NHL odds on Monday night.
Let’s take a look at the Bruins vs Panthers odds and lines while also peaking at SBD’s NHL best bet for this Eastern Conference matchup.
Bruins vs Panthers Odds
| Game Time | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM EST | Boston Bruins | +1.5 (-235) | O 6 (-115) | +110 |
| October 26th, 2021 | Florida Panthers | -1.5 (+190) | U 6 (-105) | -135 |
Odds as of October 26th at DraftKings
Florida Panthers Betting Outlook vs Bruins
The Florida Panthers have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL this season. Furthermore, their Stanley Cup odds have dropped the most out of any team since opening night. At DraftKings Sportsbook, the Panthers opened at +1800 and are now the second betting favorite behind the Avalanche at +800.
The Panthers have quality offensive depth leading the charge, but their stout goaltending has been the story. Rookie Spencer Knight is 2-0-0 with a 2.01 GAA and a .923 SV%. Knight is currently priced at +800 in the Calder Trophy odds. Meanwhile, the main starter, Sergei Bobrovsky holds a .942 SV% and a 1.99 GAA in four wins.
Sergei Bobrovsky is 4-0-0 with a .942 save percentage, 1.99 GAA and 4.07 goals saved above average.
He's currently 25-to-1 to win the Vezina. There are 15 goalies with better odds.
— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) October 24, 2021
The Panthers have the fourth-highest xGoals percentage at 56.96 (xGoals is a stat that calculates a stricter expected goals percentage/rate). The Panthers create havoc and great scoring opportunities in the offensive zone and are currently second in the NHL with 15 high danger chances.
However, the Panthers are a middle of the pack defensive team with their expected goals against per-60 at 2.24. For the most part, the Panthers have been bailed out by their goaltending and offensive zone control. This kind of strategy won’t typically work for Florida when Bruins vs Panthers goes down.
The Panthers have played the Coyotes, Flyers, Avalanche and Lightning, who all rank in the bottom six in goals against per-60 minutes.
Boston Bruins NHL Odds & Betting Analysis
Like the Panthers, the Bruins have seen some really good play from their netminders. Rookie Jeremy Swayman has been solid with one win and one win in two starts. Boston couldn’t be happier with the start of their newly acquired goalie Linus Ullmark.
Bruins vs Panthers Projected Starting Goalies
| Team | Goalie | Record | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | Linus Ullmark | 2-0-0 | .935 | 2.00 |
| Florida Panthers | Sergei Bobrovsky | 4-0-0 | .942 | 1.99 |
Not only has their goaltending been great, but Boston’s defensive unit has stood strong. They are third in the NHL in expected goals against per-60 at 1.84. We all know that good defense creates good offense, which is the case for the Bruins as they hold the second-highest xGoals percentage at 58.44.
Not only that, but they have allowed the second-fewest high danger shots against.
Bruins vs Panthers Pick & Prediction
When it comes down to the Bruins vs Panthers, there’s one signifier that really gives Boston the edge. The Panthers are in the top 10 in the league when it comes to most PIM taken. That doesn’t bode well against Boston as they had the second-highest powerplay percentage in the league last season and are starting to heat up on 5-on-4.
“It doesn’t matter, Florida’s powerplay is just as good”. Well, hold on a second. That might have been true last year, but they are just 5-for-25 on the PP this season. Boston has also taken the second-fewest penalty minutes against this season.
Let’s take a look at a few trends in the Bruins vs Panthers matchup:
- Road team is 5-0 in their last five matchups
- The Bruins are 19-7 in their last 26 matchups on the road against the Panthers
- Florida is 20-7 in their last 27 home games on the moneyline
This should be a really competitive game, but I’m taking the value with the Bruins moneyline in the Wednesday NHL odds. At +110, give me Boston in the Bruins vs Panthers series every day.
Pick: Boston Bruins Moneyline (+110)
With 5+ years of sports journalism under his belt, Ryan Sura may be young, but he's already making his mark. Ryan is the lead NHL editor at SBD, along with managing content for MMA, Boxing, and Racing. He is also the commercial manager, highlighting the best promos at online sportsbooks across US.
