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By Brady Trettenero in NHL Hockey
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The Boston Bruins (13-11-3) head to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks (8-15-2) in a Wednesday Night showdown on December 4, 2024. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 PM Eastern Time at the United Center, with national coverage provided by TNT.
The Bruins enter as road favorites at -150, while the over/under is set at 5.5 goals. Can the B’s pick up two points against a struggling Hawks team?
Here is our Bruins vs Blackhawks prediction for Wednesday Night Hockey.
Give me the Under 5.5 goals in what should be a tight-checking Original Six battle. The Bruins boast a strong defensive structure, allowing just 3.04 goals per game (17th in the NHL). They’ve been particularly stingy against teams with poor offensive metrics, going 14-3 to the under when facing opponents averaging 3+ goals against this season.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins’ attack with 24 points, while Brad Marchand (18 points) and Elias Lindholm (13 points) provide consistent support. However, the Bruins rank just 30th in scoring at 2.48 goals per game.
The Blackhawks counter with an anemic offense of their own, averaging a league-worst 2.44 goals per contest. Chicago has dropped three straight games, scoring a combined six goals in that span. Connor Bedard paces the Hawks with 19 points in his sophomore campaign.
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Between the pipes, Jeremy Swayman is expected to start for Boston. He’s been rock-solid lately, posting a .929 save percentage and 1.78 GAA over his last four outings. Chicago will likely counter with Petr Mrazek, who owns a .908 save percentage and 2.79 GAA on the season.
The Bruins’ top defensive pairing of Charlie McAvoy and Nikita Zadorov, who have combined for 7.5 defensive point shares, should be able to contain Chicago’s limited firepower. Boston ranks 17th in goals allowed per game (3.04).
While the Bruins are playing the second leg of a back-to-back after an intense overtime win in Detroit on Tuesday, their solid defense and goaltending advantage give them the edge. However, I don’t see either team filling the net much in this one.
The first squad to light the lamp likely takes the two points, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a scoreless period or two. Bank on a low-scoring affair in Chicago.
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The Bruins are currently favored to win, with the moneyline set at -150. This means a $150 bet on Boston would return a profit of $100 if they get the victory. The Blackhawks are underdogs at +130.
Boston is listed at -1.5 (+165) on the puck line, while Chicago is +1.5 (-200). A Bruins puck line bet would require them to win by 2+ goals for a $165 profit on a $100 wager. The Hawks puck line would cash if they win or lose by a single goal.
The game total is set at 5.5 goals, with the under favored at -115 and the over at -105. Oddsmakers see a low-scoring contest, which aligns with the teams’ recent offensive struggles and solid goaltending.
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Odds as of December 4, 2024 at ESPN Bet. Browse the available NHL betting apps for Wednesday Night Hockey.
The B’s have owned this matchup lately, winning eight of the last 10 meetings dating back to 2019. Boston has also won six of the last seven overall.
Digging into the trends, the Bruins have won two straight as very heavy betting favorites in this rivalry, outscoring Chicago 6-1 in those contests. The under has cashed in three of the last five meetings overall.
While the Bruins are playing the second leg of a back-to-back after an intense OT win in Detroit on Tuesday, their commitment to team defense and structure should travel well. Chicago’s power play ranks 10th at 23.5% but will be tested against Boston’s 19th-ranked penalty kill (79.2%).
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