NHL Betting Picks, Odds, And Preview: Boston Bruins vs Calgary Flames

The Boston Bruins continue to lead the pack in the NHL as the Presidents’ Trophy is now within their reach. Not even the worst loss of the season they suffered the last outing could dampen their trust on the team’s personnel as they stuck the same core for the remainder of the season with only minor modifications during Monday’s trade deadline that saw Danton Heinen leave their side for Nick Ritchie of the Anaheim Ducks. They are set to host the Calgary Flames a day after the trade deadline, looking to further secure their seat at the top of the league.

Calgary Flames

The Flames blew a two-point edge twice against the Bruins on Friday that ended in a 4-3 loss at home but quickly bounced back with a 4-2 victory against the Red Wings in Detroit to start a five-game road trip on a winning note. The Flames got defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Derek Forbort from Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively, from Monday’s deadline as Calgary seeks to bolster their position for the Playoffs which is currently at the top wild-card spot in the West.

Boston Bruins

The defense was nowhere to be seen as the Bruins allowed the Vancouver Canucks to score nine goals last Saturday which ended a five-game winning streak and served them just their second defeat in 13 games. But Bruce Cassidy refused to dwell on it and just expressed his excitement towards his team’s addition of Nick Ritchie. The 24-year-old left wing has accounted for just eight goals and 19 points in 41 games for the Ducks but the Bruins are expecting him to provide quality play when called up by Cassidy, especially at this juncture of the season where messing around is no longer part of the playbook.

Odds and Trends

The Bruins are favorites inside the TD Garden on Tuesday according to the NHL Vegas Odds, priced at -220. The Flames, meanwhile, will try to buck a +180 underdog price.

The Bruins are 8-0 in their last 8 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days and 11-2 in their last 13 overall.

The Flames are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road underdog and 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Over is 4-0 in Flames last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game and 6-0 in their last 6 games following a win.

Under is 4-0 in Bruins last 4 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game and 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.

Prediction

Bruins win, 4-2