Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction NHL Picks 12/4/24

In this article, we will formulate a Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 4th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 13-11-3 this year after they defeated Detroit in overtime by a score of 3-2. Boston trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they were able to force overtime and pick up the win. The Bruins outshot Detroit by a total of 35-27, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Brazeau, Zacha, and Zadorov, while Korpisalo stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bruins defeated Montreal by a score of 6-3 but did lose to Pittsburgh by a score of 2-1 before that. Boston has scored 2.46 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 11.7% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with nine goals, 15 assists, and 109 shots on goal, while Jeremy Swayman is 7-9-2 with a 3.09 goals against average and an .892 save percentage. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 8-15-2 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Blackhawks outshot Toronto by a total of 28-22, won 35.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Reichel, while Soderblom stopped 18 out of 21 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to Columbus by a score of 6-3 and Minnesota by a score of 3-2. Chicago has scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with five goals, 14 assists, and 66 shots on goal, while Petr Mrazek is 7-10-1 with a 2.79 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 

Boston comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they did play an overtime game against Detroit on Tuesday night. The Bruins are 5-5-1 on the road, while the Blackhawks are 4-6-0 at home. Chicago has lost three games in a row and they have only scored a total of six goals in those three losses. Neither team has done a very good job of scoring goals this season, but I like how Mrazek has played in net for Chicago and I am taking the better-rested team here. Take the Blackhawks. 

David Racey's Pick: Blackhawks ML