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BOSTON BRUINS @ FLORIDA PANTHERS
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 1
ATS Prediction: Boston Bruins -1.5
Boston covered the 1P puck line in 42 of their last 82 games, suggesting they have a strong chance of covering the spread in the first period.
The Florida Panthers have struggled in various areas, particularly in hitting the 1P game total over in only 49 of their last 99 games.
Given these trends and Boston’s potential to capitalize on early opportunities, the Bruins appear favorable to cover the spread of -1.5.
Total Goals Prediction: Under 5.5
Both the Bruins and the Panthers have leaned lower-scoring games, with the Bruins hitting the game total under in 28 of their last 44 games and the Panthers hitting the game total under in 59 of their last 99 games.
Given both teams recent performances it suggests a trend toward fewer goals being scored. The under 5.5 total goals seems like a reasonable pick for Game 1.
BEST PICK – TOTAL GOALS UNDER 5.5
