Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.
NHL Predictions
Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: NESN; Fan Duel Sports Sun; ESPN+
We open NHL predictions with our featured game between the Bruins and the Lightning. Jeremy Swayman is the confirmed starter for Boston. However, always check social media for any other lineup changes. The Bruins have lost five in a row and are 3-5-2 in the last 10 games. Charlie McAvoy has been one of the few bright spots as of late with seven assists over the past 10 games.
Andrei Vasilevskiy will get the call in between the pipes for Tampa Bay, which is 5-5 in the last 10 games. This is the first meeting between the two clubs, but both teams are heading in different directions. Brandon Hagel has had a great season with 18 goals and 25 assists for the Lightning.
Boston really needs a win, but Tampa Bay should heap on the misery.
Prediction: Lightning win 4-2.
Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators
Head-to-Head: Sabres 1-0 Senators
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: TSN5; MSG Buffalo; ESPN+
The second game of NHL predictions has the Buffalo Sabres battling the Ottawa Senators in Atlantic Division play. Buffalo will go with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal for this one. The Sabres are 4-5-1 in the last games. Tage Thompson leads the club in goals (19) and points (39).
Anton Forsberg is the confirmed starter for Ottawa, which has lost the last three games. The Linus Ullmark injury has made the Senators struggle, as they’re 5-4-1 in the last 10. Tim Stutzle is first in assists (29) and points (41) for the Senators.
Ottawa has cooled off as of late, but it should get back on track.
Prediction: Senators win 4-3.
Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
TV: Altitude; Fan Duel Sports North X; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; ESPN+
The last game of NHL predictions is a Central Division game between the Colorado Avalanche versus Minnesota Wild. Mackenzie Blackwood is the confirmed starter for the Avalanche, who are 7-2-1 in the last 10. However, the Avs are coming off a loss the night before. Joel Kiviranta has playing well lately with five goals and added one assist over the past 10 games.
Filip Gustavsson is the confirmed starter for the Wild, who are winners of four consecutive games. Minnesota is also 6-4 in the last 10 after a bit of a rough patch. Norwegian Mats Zuccarello has racked up 10 goals and 17 assists for the Wild.
Colorado is coming off a game the night before, so Minnesota should extend its streak.
Prediction: Wild win 3-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go to our featured game for some props. On the Bruins’ side, take Brad Marchand to get the over on 0.5 assists at +160. For the Lightning, go with Brayden Point to get the over on 1.5 points at +160. The odds are via BetMGM.
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