Game will start on 07:00 PM EST, NHL
Match: Boston Bruins - Philadelphia Flyers
We like this spot for a step out today as we roll with the Bruins at home. The first question you have to ask yourself is why are the Bruins a team that has yet to score 5 on 5 and rank last in scoring, averaging just 1 goal per game, favored over an elite team like the Flyers? I think that is a red flag right there. The stock has never been lower for the Bruins and yet they are favored. You saw the same thing with the Pens and Capitals recently, as the Pens were favored having a record of 0-2 and outscored 12-5 and favored over Washington and yet won both. I think there is some real urgency right now inside the Bruins organization. Yes I know they are without Pastrnak and Chara was let go. This is a top tier organization that is used to winning and playing at the top level. They were shut out in their last game, losing 1-0 vs the Islanders. Prior to that they lost to the Devils who are a bottom tier team only managing 1 goal. I think the Bruins are ready to bust loose here and need to pick up some goals and a much needed win. I know the Flyers are off to a hot start, and many have picked them to be at or near the top of the division and battling for the Stanley Cup. That said this is their first road game of the season in 4 games and with Boston playing with some extra energy I think the Flyers could come out a bit flat today. Add on the fact that Tukka Rask thrives against the Flyers posting a 15-2-4 career total against the Flyers with a 1.94 GAA and a .934 save percentage. Put it all together and I like the Bruins at home to grab a much needed win. Great public fade to boot as everyone is grabbing the Flyers at this price. Flyers are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings in Boston. Underdog is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
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