NHL Betting Picks, #1
SJS @ BOS 7 PM ET
The first matchup today features the Boston Bruins (8-1-2) and their guest, the San Jose Sharks (4-7-1). Head-to-head the Bruins are 3-0 in their last three games against the San Jose Sharks and 7-3 in their last ten.
In the Standings:
The Bruins sit in second place in the Atlantic Division, two points behind Buffalo with two games in hand.
The Sharks are in seventh place in the Pacific Division only ahead of the LA Kings.
Home Rankings: BOS
Home Offense:
Goals: 13th
PP: 1st
Home Defense:
Goals: 3rd
PK: 2nd
Road Rankings: SJS
Road Offense:
Goals: 21st
PP: 6th
Road Defense:
Goals: 23rd
PK: 5th
Advantage: Boston
Boston Last 3 Games (3-0)
W NYR
W STL
W TOR
San Jose Last 3 Games (1-2)
L OTT
L TOR
W MTL
Trends for Boston:
4-1 in their last five at home. The total has hit the under in the last four out of five vs the Sharks.
Trends for San Jose:
1-4 in their last five games. 0-6 in their last six vs Boston.
Pick Analysis:
The NHL Prediction Model gives Boston a solid 62.20% chance to win. Statistically, Boston dominates San Jose in every category. Additionally, San Jose being 0-6 in their last six head-to-head contests with the Bruins is a tough stat to ignore. San Jose seems to stick around in games they should not, but I am taking the favorite.