On Thursday, the Winnipeg Jets (21-10-1) face the Boston Bruins (25-4-2) at TD Garden in Boston. The puck will drop at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+).
We examine Tipico Sportsbook’s lines for the Jets vs. Bruins matchup and make our expert NHL picks and predictions below.
The Jets have won three of their last four games, and they have allowed only six goals in that span, taking the Under in all four games. Winnipeg comes in with a 6-1 record on the road in the last seven games.
The Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 7-3 at TD Garden, and Boston has outscored the Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets by an 11-5 margin in their last two wins.
Bruins at Jets odds
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Jets +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Bruins -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-130) | Bruins -1.5 (+110)
O/U (Over/Under): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)
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Projected goalies for the Jets vs. the Bruins
Connor Hellebuyck (16-7-1, 2.33 GAA,.928 SV%, 3 SO) takes on Jeremy Swayman (6-3-1, 2.72 GAA,.895 SV%). Due to a non-COVID illness, Hellebuyck missed the last two games, so David Rittich stepped in. Hellebuyck is traveling with the team and is expected to return after the team sent Arvid Holm back to the minors. Hellebuyck had won his previous two starts before going green in the gills, allowing only two goals on 49 total shots. He has only won one of his previous three starts against teams from the Eastern Conference.
Swayman allowed two goals on 33 shots in Saturday’s win over the Blue Jackets, his first win in three starts since Nov. 29. In two starts against Western Conference teams this month, he is 0-1-1 with seven goals allowed on 40 shots.
Picks and predictions for the Jets vs. the Bruins
Prediction
Moneyline: Jets 4, Bruins 3
The JETS (+195) are worth a shot for the chance to nearly double your initial bet. Winnipeg has won 5 of its last 6 road games and is 10-4 in its previous 14 games overall. Winnipeg is a strong play here as long as Hellebuyck isn’t rusty after missing time due to illness.
Against the spread/Puck line
If you don’t like them straight up, JETS +1.5 (-130) is a good bet as the ‘dog on the puck line, and they’re not overpriced. The Jets are also 9-2 in their last 11 games when playing on a day off. While many trends favor the Jets, keep in mind that they are only 5-21-1 in their last 27 visits to Boston, and 0-4 in the last four meetings, so there is obvious risk.
Over/Under
6.5 (+105) is a good bet at a profit. Yes, the Jets have gone 4-0 in their last four games, but the Over is 5-2 in their last seven games against winning teams, which the Bruins certainly qualify for. The Over is also 4-1-1 in the Bruins’ last six games following a win, and 19-7-2 in their last 28 games against an opponent with a winning percentage of.600 or higher.
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