Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction NHL Picks 10/31/24

In this article, we will formulate a Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 31st, at the PNC Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bruins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between Boston and Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bruins and Hurricanes.

Bruins Offense Looks to Bounce Back

The Bruins in the last game faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers and they ended up losing 2-0. Joonas Korpisalo saved 17 of the 18 shots that he faced, but it wasn’t enough because the offense couldn’t get anything going. Two games ago against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Bruins were able to secure a 4-3 victory in overtime. 

The Bruins are averaging 2.7 goals while their defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game. The stats have been disappointing to start the season and they are going to need to find a way to be more consistent. The offense is ranked 25th in the league while the defense is ranked 21st. 

Hurricanes are Hot

The Hurricanes are hot heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. In the last game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Hurricanes scored four goals and they ended up winning by a goal. Martin Necas scored a goal and and an assist so far this season. Pytor Kochetev started in goal and he saved 24 of the 27 shots that he faced. 

The Hurricanes on the season are averaging 3.38 goals while their defense is giving up 2.38 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd in the league. In his game, the Hurricanes are going to need the defense to really step up. The Canes will meet the Capitals after this game.

Why the Hurricanes Will Beat the Bruins

• The Hurricanes have won 14 of their last 16 games at Lenovo Center following an overtime win.
• The Bruins have lost five of their last six night games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
• The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last five games.

Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

The Hurricanes are playing hot-heading in this game, and they are going to continue the success here. The Bruins defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game, but their defense is going to really struggle here and that will be the difference here as the Hurricanes will come out on top. Back the Hurricanes on the money line. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Hurricanes ML