Bruins vs. Hurricanes NHL Picks: Canes Clash with Boston in Carolina

The Bruins couldn’t take down one undefeated team on Wednesday night, and they're back at it against another one in the Hurricanes on Thursday. Carolina hosts Boston in this Eastern Conference matchup.

The Hurricanes and Bruins are expected to be near the top of their respective divisions at the end of the season. Carolina (5-0 straight up, 2-3 Over/Under) is perfect through five games, while Boston (3-2 SU, 2-3 O/U) is just over .500.

These teams know each other well after meeting in the 2019 and 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Here are my picks and predictions for Thursday’s NHL matchup between the Bruins and the Hurricanes (Odds via BetMGM Sportsbook, pick confidence based on a one-to-five star scale).

Bruins vs. Hurricanes Game Info

Date/Time: Thursday, October 28th at 7 p.m. ETTV: SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, BSSO, NESNLocation: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC

Bruins vs. Hurricanes Odds Analysis

The Hurricanes are the home favorites as expected, but only slightly so at -130 on the moneyline and -1.5 (+185) on the puck line. The Bruins come in as the road underdogs at +110 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-225) on the puck line.

This could be a low-scoring game or a faster-paced contest. The total is set at six goals (Over +100, Under -120).

Bruins vs. Hurricanes Betting Picks

Carolina Hurricanes (-130) ????

Under 6 (-120) ????

Bruins vs. Hurricanes Predictions

Carolina Hurricanes (-130)

Carolina has won by multiple goals in each of its games this season, including against clubs like the Islanders and Maple Leafs. The team has outscored its opponents 22-8 over five contests.

Meanwhile, the Bruins are entering the second half of back-to-back games after losing in Florida last night. Boston went 3-6-1 and was outscored 34-22 during the second of back-to-back games last season.

The Hurricanes’ undefeated start will end eventually, but it won't happen tonight.

Under 6 (-120)

The Hurricanes have allowed just eight goals this season, with three coming in their season opener and two the next game. They've given up one goal each to the Canadiens, Blue Jackets, and –– most impressively –– the Maple Leafs since then.

Carolina can produce goals too, as the team has scored four-plus times in four of five games this campaign. Still, the total has gone under in three of those matchups.

The Bruins will surely try to slow the game down during the second half of their back-to-back contests. They only scored 2.2 goals per game last season in this situation, including two goals or fewer in six of 10 games.

This should be a relatively low-scoring affair, making the Under 6 a comfortable bet. We'll still push if the final score is 4-2 or 5-1.

Picks made 10/28/2021 at 3:29 a.m. ET