Sharks-Bruins odds: Back Boston to win big at home
The San Jose Sharks (4-7-1) and Boston Bruins (8-1-2) meet Tuesday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we break down the Sharks-Bruins odds and lines, with NHL betting picks and tips for the matchup.
Sharks at Bruins: Projected starting goalies
Martin Jones vs. Tuukka Rask
Jones has been just as bad as backup Aaron Dell. The starter has just two wins in nine games with a 3.39 goals against average and .892 save percentage. He lost his last three decisions while allowing three or more goals each time out.
Rask is 5-0-1 on the year with a league-best .952 SV% and 1.48 GAA. The veteran got a measure of revenge in a 26-save shutout against the St. Louis Blues Saturday. He has a league-leading 8.11 goals saved above average along with two shutouts. He has allowed just five goals on 123 shots in four games played at TD Garden.
Sharks at Bruins: By the numbers
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- The Sharks have struggled to score goals since Joe Pavelski left for Dallas in the offseason - averaging only 2.58 goals per game. Boston is averaging 3.27 per contest.
- Boston enters Tuesday 4-0-1 at home. San Jose is just 2-5-1 on the road.
- The Bruins have outscored their opponents 36-24 through 11 games. The Sharks have a minus-12 goal differential through 12 games.
- Boston is second in the NHL with a 32.4% success rate on the power play. San Jose ranks 10th at 23.8%.
- The Bruins are killing penalties at 85.7% efficiency (sixth in the NHL). The Sharks lead the NHL with a penalty-kill percentage of 93.2.
- Bruins RW David Pastrnak has racked up 23 points in nine games. He had five assists in the 7-4 win over the New York Rangers Sunday night.
- Both teams have hit the Over six times this year. Boston is 6-5 against the projected total while San Jose is 6-5-1.
- The Sharks are 4-8 against the puck line. The Bruins are 7-4 overall and 4-1 at home.
Sharks at Bruins: Key injuries
Bruins C David Krejci (upper body) is still out for Tuesday's game.
Sharks at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips
Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today's betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.
Moneyline : The BRUINS are an okay play for a small wager. The -200 odds results in a $5 profit on a $10 bet
Spread : Boston's +120 odds on the puck line (-1.5) are more profitable. A $10 bet produces a $12 profit. Taking the Bruins to win by two or more goals is our recommended pick.
Over/Under : Take the OVER 5.5 (-154). San Jose gives up 3.6 goals per game while Boston scores over three goals per game at home.
Chris's NHL betting record: 42-24
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