Arizona Coyotes vs Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins and Coyotes are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Coyotes will host the game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ.
The Bruins come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Arizona Coyotes – Boston Bruins odds
Arizona Coyotes vs Boston Bruins Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Coyotes, the Bruins have put together a record of 4-1. The three most recent times the Bruins were favored against the Coyotes, they have an average scoring differential of 1 and a 2-1 record vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Boston has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Arizona has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Coyotes have an puck line mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Arizona posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Bruins have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Arizona Coyotes vs Boston Bruins Prediction
With a record of 24-8-7, the Bruins are in first place in the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, Boston has gone 5-5. On the road this season, the Bruins have a record of 12-5-4.
When they have been favored, Boston has gone 20-8-5, and they have been favored in 33 of their 39 games this season. Over their last five games, the Bruins have gone 3-2, and they have gone 1-2 in their last three games.
Offensively, the Bruins come into the game at 3.4 goals per contest placing 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 19th position in the league. This season, the Bruins have a 10-0 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 13-7 record.
Entering the game, goalie Linus Ullmark has started 19 games this season. His current record stands at 13-5, and his save percentage is 0.796%.
At home this season, the Coyotes have gone 12-8-0, and they have lost three straight games. In the Western Conference, Arizona is in 11th place, and in the Central Division, they are in 6th place. Over their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 6-4.
On the year, the Coyotes are 19-17-2, and they have gone 9-16-1 when they are the underdog. Against teams from the Western Conference, Arizona has gone 12-11.
On the offensive side, the Coyotes are scoring an 2.9 goals per game this season, ranking 25th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 31st in the league. This season, the Coyotes are 9-2 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-13 record.
Entering the game, goalie Connor Ingram has started 22 games this season. His current record stands at 13-8, and his save percentage is 0.816%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Coyotes winning this one 4-3.
Arizona Coyotes vs Boston Bruins Betting Tips
- We like the Coyotes on the moneyline (+130)
- The Coyotes are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Jason Zucker – Suspension – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Travis Boyd – Upper Body – Out
- Barrett Hayton – Upper Body – Out
- Vladislav Kolyachonok – Lower Body – Out
Boston Bruins Injury Report
- James van Riemsdyk – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Milan Lucic – Lower Body/Personal – Out
- Derek Forbort – Lower Body – Out
- Brandon Carlo – Upper Body – Questionable
