Get Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Predictions, Picks, and Odds for Game 1 on 5/6 + NHL Playoffs Best Bets
The Bruins and Panthers Face Off in a Highly Anticipated Series
The odds for this series may seem pretty drastic. The Florida Panthers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -165 betting favorites to win the series. The Boston Bruins are +135 underdogs. That's a pretty big gap in terms of the odds, but it's not necessarily a reflection of how close these two teams actually are.
The Bruins and Panthers finished the regular season with very similar records. Boston was 51-26-5, while Florida was 58-18-6. The Panthers had the better record, but the Bruins were actually the better team in terms of points per game. Boston finished with a points percentage of .663, while Florida finished with a points percentage of .739.
Final Bruins-Panthers Game 1 Prediction and Pick
The Bruins and Panthers are two very close teams, and this series is likely to be decided by the smallest of margins. I think the Bruins have a slight edge in terms of experience, and I think that will be the difference in Game 1. I'm taking the Bruins to win 3-2 in overtime.
Game 1: Bruins 3, Panthers 2 (OT)
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