Boston Bruins (41-16-15) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (38-25-7)
Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 3/25/24 – As the NHL regular season heads into its crucial final stages, a highly anticipated showdown is set for Monday, between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning. With the Bruins holding a strong 41-16-15 record against the Lightning’s 38-25-7, this matchup at the Amalie Arena promises to be a battle of titans. Both teams are eyeing a victory to solidify their playoff positions, making this game a must-watch and a top hockey picks event for fans and bettors alike.
The Boston Bruins attacking line has been coming out as amazing with David Pastrnak bringing in 44 goals and 55 assists, making him the number one player in the offensive for the team. The combination of Pastrnak with Marchand and Coyle stands as a trio that is almost impossible to be exposed to on the defensive side. Having good puck control and the capability to execute plays is extremely important since the Lightning have had their ups and downs covering their net this season. Although it might look like a rough period, given that the team has lost 5 games out 5, their offensiveness still overwhelms opponents.
Opposite of that, the Tampa Bay Lightning can offer offensive power too, of which Nikita Kucherov is the main figure thanks to his 123 points, consisting of 41 goals plus 82 assists. Kucherov jointly with Point and Hedman have obviously been the key in generating goals for Tampa Bay as a team. The speed and footwork of the Lightnings will challenge the Bruins defensive adjustment which is fairly good but will have to complement it to stop the throbbing Lightnings attack.
Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 3/25/24 Game Info
| When: | Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Amalie Arena |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Jeremy Swayman vs. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy
Jeremy Swayman, with a 0.917, figures out who ranks number one among the Bruins’ goalkeepers. He can prove his skill in making the crumbling saves just as well as the Lightning high-scoring offense can. Swayman’s goaltending might turn out to be a deciding factor whether or not the team will start the game in high gear or lag all the way into the crucial moments of the game.
On the other hand, Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Bolts is quite resilient even with an 89.7 save percentage, he has experience and an ability to make that one big save when the team is down by a goal. The meeting against the Bruins that specialize in power play and top scorers will be very significant and, hopefully, be favorable for Tampa Bay to keep a lead.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As the betting odds are yet to be determined, bettors should keep an eye on the goaltenders’ form and the teams’ recent performances. These factors will significantly influence the game’s dynamics and betting prospects.
Boston Bruins Betting Trends
Bruins have not performed so well. They have only won one game out of those five losses that they have faced, which also signifies that the consistency of their performances remains an issue. They threshholds bookies’ margins on the road indicates that bettors having to monitor them though they have a good overall season record.
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Trends
The Lightning coming off of 3 successful games in their last 5 is showing more consistency than they are historically known for. They were able to cover in most of the games recently, more especially if we consider their great home record in respect to the percentage of spreads covered. This makes them a more reliable bet.
Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 3/25/24 Betting Picks
During this encounter between very strong teams, evaluating the goalkeepers performance is expected to be very close as well. The eyes will be on Lightning, their lead role in this match, and their recent form make them a slight favorite for this matchup. On the other hand, the triumph over the Boston Bruins, tops off the team’s spirited play and score.
For proposition bets, which are among the options available, consider getting into the specifics of game leaders’ performances like that of Pastrnak and Kucherov. The edge is very thin in this particular case, as it will ultimately hinge upon the goaltenders and will remain an enticing wager for the risk takers.
The best premium selection would be slightly out to the Lightning on the basis of home ground advantage and last form, but expect a very close and heated match in terms of fighting.
Free Pick and Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Boston Bruins 2.