Thursday’s NHL schedule features nine games, starting with the Boston Bruins hosting the Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m. The Florida Panthers will face the Los Angeles Kings to close the night.
This round of predictions highlights a home underdog, a home favorite, and a road underdog as the top picks.
The Boston Bruins arrive with a four-game winning streak. They excel at home with a 6-3-0 record at TD Garden, contrasting their 2-4-0 road performance. The Ottawa Senators have a 4-2-1 home record and 2-3-1 on the road. The Senators have had four days to rest since their shootout loss in Montreal, which might slow their start away from home. Despite losing two of their last three games, Ottawa remains the favorite. However, the Bruins seem poised to capitalize and potentially pull off an upset.
The St. Louis Blues are recovering from a tough 6-1 loss against Washington. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres are ready to challenge them on home ice.
“The Bruins are starting to turn a corner and have a good chance of pulling off the upset on Thursday night.”
Author’s summary: Thursday’s NHL action features strong home and road teams, with Atlanta Division matchups that could see underdogs upsetting favorites amid shifting momentum.