Boston Bruins (47-20-15) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6)
Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers Game 5 5/14/24 – As NHL playoff action heats up, Boston Bruins take on Florida Panthers for Game 5 of Eastern Conference Second Round at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday May 14, 2024. After trailing in this series 2-1 after three games, Bruins look to make up ground at Amerant Bank Arena against an experienced Florida team sporting 52-24-6 record and edge closer toward winning Stanley Cup glory; making this game extremely significant both for fans as well as bettors seeking winning hockey free picks.
The Boston Bruins have been one of the strongest teams throughout this season and throughout playoff play; however, their playoff performance has been mixed between resilience and missed opportunities. On offense, their offense relies heavily on Brad Marchand, Jake DeBrusk, and David Pastrnak; Marchand stands out with 10 points in 10 games played, and DeBrusk excels with shooting accuracy; power play opportunities must also be utilized effectively while pressure should remain applied on Panther defenses, who have shown some cracks despite having such an impressive record record.
Conversely, the Panthers have displayed an effective offense led by Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, and Carter Verhaeghe. Tkachuk’s 13 points through 8 games poses a formidable threat to Bruins defensive strategies while Barkov’s playmaking ability makes up a powerful combination. Additionally, Panthers players have exploited any defensive lapses to seize control of this series with momentum on their side.
Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers Game 5 5/14/24 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Amerant Bank Arena |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Jeremy Swayman vs. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky
Amongst all the postseason goalies, Jeremy Swayman stands out with his save percentage of .931 during the playoffs proving his value as a backstop for the Boston Bruins. His agility and positioning help him to nullify Panthers’ threatening high chances of scoring which is important against this offensive-minded team.
Sergei Bobrovsky however has not had an impressive post-season campaign; having a save percentage of .892 and goals-against average of 2.62. Despite this, Bobrovsky is battle-hardened and experienced from past playoff series. Do not underrate Bobrovsky’s experience or game changing saves he can make in times like these.
The goaltending duel between Swayman and Bobrovsky takes on a heightened edge, as they face stern tests from opposing offenses. It may be an advantage to Boston if Swayman plays at his best while Bobrobsky can rely on his experience in clutch moments to bring himself back into form and alter the course of the series match up. In fact, both netminders might find their performances shaping how fast or slow it goes on Thursday night in game five.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As of now, betting odds for both teams remain to-be-determined (TBD). Due to the significance of this matchup and performance trends for each squad, bettors should keep close tabs as new odds become available; both squads have demonstrated unpredictable playoff performances that make this an unpredictable bet.
Boston Bruins Betting Trends
The Bruins have seen totals go UNDER in 13 of 19 games over their past 19 campaigns, attesting to their effective defensive play. Yet they’ve posted only 4-2-4 results over their last six contests overall and 4 out of five of those matchups involved an Over game; an indicator that high scoring games may ensue when these teams meet up again.
Florida Panthers Betting Trends
The Panthers have been on an offensive spree, posting six consecutive total OVERs since midseason and 10-2 against their peers since. While their recent matchups against Bruins may not have gone their way (2-5 overall record), their ability to score could swing the balance towards them.
Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers 5/14/24 Betting Picks
Due to both teams’ recent momentum and statistical insights, this matchup promises to be highly competitive. Given their respective offensive strength and defensive strengths, however, betting enthusiasts should anticipate high scoring encounters between these rivals – so bettors should keep this possibility in mind when placing bets on either game!
Overall, Panthers appear to be the superior pick due to the possibility for an Over-Total-Points score, plus prop bets involving key players like Tkachuk and Marchand could provide lucrative opportunities. Finally, as an expert free tip we advise closely observing any changes in goaltender performance pregame which might significantly change betting dynamics.
Free Pick and Prediction: Florida Panthers 4, Boston Bruins 3.