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3 Bold Predictions for Bruins vs. Lightning (Bet on Pavel Zacha)

By Iain MacMillan

Nov 18, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) clebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) and center Charlie Coyle (13) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) clebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) and center Charlie Coyle (13) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Boston Bruins are 16 games into their season and still have just one loss in regulation and are already on pace to match their record-setting points total from last season.

Tonight, they hit the road to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning and I’m here to make a few bold predictions for the game. These aren’t just your normal predictions either, these are ones we can bet on.

If you want to join me in betting on this game, you should do so over at WynnBET Sportsbook, one of the best places for Massachusetts bettors to place their wagers.

Bruins vs. Lightning Odds, Puck Line, and Total

The odds listed below are via WynnBET Sportsbook.

Moneyline:

  • Bruins -135
  • Lightning +117

Puck line:

  • Bruins -1.5 (+175)
  • Lightning +1.5 (-210)

Total:

  • 6.5 (Over +100/Under -120)

Bold Predictions for Bruins vs. Lightning

At least 7 goals will be scored (+100)

It’s not the most bold prediction in the world, but the OVER on the 6.5 goal total in this game is set at +100 so it is a bit of an underdog bet compared to the UNDER. The Bruins may need to get into an offensive shootout to win tonight.

The Lightning have the fourth-highest shooting percentage in the NHL this season, finding the back of the net on 11.75% of their shots on goal. They also score an average of 3.47 goals per 60 minutes of play.

We could be in for a high-scoring affair tonight.

Pavel Zacha will score (+230)

Despite being the No. 1 center on the team playing alongside Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha’s odds to score are set at +230, which provides plenty of value.

Sure, he’s not the primary goal-scorer on that line, that title belongs to Pastrnak, but just playing alongside the two best players the Bruins have to offer is going to give him enough chances to make a +230 bet worthwhile.

He’s notched six goals already this season and has scored in two of his last three games.

Brad Marchand will record at least 2 assists (+365)

Brad Marchand has turned into an assist-machine lately, recording six apples over his last four games including two in the Bruins’ latest game against the Canadiens. I don’t know if it’s their gameplan as a team, or he’s just improved his ability to set up his teammates, but we should take advantage of this version of Marchand while we can.

If you want to get even more bold, you can bet on him to record at least three assists at +1150 odds.

Remember, all of these bets can be placed over at WynnBET Sportsbook. Sign up today!

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Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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