Blackhawks vs. Bruins NHL Picks and Predictions for 3/14

The Chicago Blackhawks are set to face the Boston Bruins in a home game on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The Blackhawks are currently on a three-game losing streak, and they will be looking to turn their fortunes around against the Bruins, who have won eight out of their last ten games. In this article, we will analyze both teams and make our NHL picks and predictions for the game.

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled this season with a 22-38-6 record overall and a 13-18-3 record on home ice. The Blackhawks have a -71 scoring differential, with 163 total goals scored and 234 allowed. Despite their struggles, Jonathan Toews has scored 14 goals with 14 assists for the Blackhawks, and Seth Jones has four goals and three assists over the past ten games. The Blackhawks will need a strong performance from their top players to have a chance against the Bruins.

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are one of the best teams in the league this season with a 50-10-5 record overall and a 23-7-2 record on the road. The Bruins have a 48-3-3 record when scoring at least three goals. David Krejci has 13 goals and 39 assists for the Bruins, and David Pastrnak has seven goals and six assists over the last ten games. The Bruins will be looking to continue their winning ways against the struggling Blackhawks.

Betting Trends:

The Bruins are 7-3 against the spread in their last ten games, while the Blackhawks are 4-6 against the spread in their last ten games. The total has gone under in six of the Blackhawks' last ten games, and the total has gone over in seven of the Bruins' last ten games.

Public Betting Data:

According to Kingpin, 70% of the public betting is on the Bruins to win the game, while 30% is on the Blackhawks.

Odds:

The current odds for the game have the Bruins as -475 favorites, while the Blackhawks are +370 underdogs.

Injuries:

The Blackhawks have several players out due to injury, including Colin Blackwell, Alex Stalock, Jonathan Toews, Reese Johnson, Anders Bjork, Andreas Englund, and Connor Murphy. The Bruins are without Nick Foligno and Hampus Lindholm, while Taylor Hall is out with a lower-body injury.

Prediction:

The Bruins are a dominant team this season, and they have been playing very well lately. However, the Blackhawks are a talented team that has struggled this season, and they will be playing at home. We believe that the Blackhawks will put up a fight and keep the game close, but ultimately, the Bruins will come out on top. Our NHL picks for today are: Boston Bruins to win, but the Chicago Blackhawks to cover the +1.5 spread.

Pick: Chicago Blackhawks (+370)