On Wednesday night TNT will bring a potential series closer in the opening round series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins. The Canes and Bruins have been a series that has shown the value of home ice advantage. An old saying about the NHL Playoffs goes as follows; “You are never in trouble until you lose a playoff game on home ice.” Specifically, that applies to the current series between the Bruins and Hurricanes. The Canes won the first two games at home. Consequently, Boston was written off for dead. But at TD Garden, the Bruins beat Carolina in two games to even the series. On Thursday night, the Hurricanes will visit the Bruins. And gamblers are asking if home ice will remain an advantage?
The Boston Bruins will host the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. This sixth game of the best of seven series will take place on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on TNT.
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Odds Analysis
Game six on Thursday will create quite a split on the NHL board. First and foremost is the home ice advantage factor. Normally sharps like to take a quality team on the road for the price advantage. But when a series is as even as this one, the home team sometimes gets a discount. Therefore, handicapping this game becomes a challenge. Many casual bettors will ride the home ice theory. And home ice has been the theme of this series. Yet other value-oriented gamblers will go to the quality road team Carolina. And Squares will cling to a good home ice favorite in Boston as they are prone to do.
Boston Bruins
Following ugly 5-1 and 5-2 losses at Carolina, Boston scored 4-2 and 5-2 NHL wagering odds wins to even the series.
Head coach Bruce Cassidy was said to be as good as fired after the Bruins fell behind 2-0 in this series. Boston played so poorly that many observers thought the team had quit on the coach. However, that narrative has changed after the Bruins fought back to win two games with great tenacity.
Goaltender Jeremy Swayman replaced Linus Ullmark after game two. Subsequently, Swayman responded with a .925 save percentage and two wins. Additionally, Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron have three goals each in the postseason.
The Bruins routed the Hurricanes 5-2 for an impressive game four payout on Sunday. Naturally, Brad Marchand led Boston with two goals, three assists, and a plus-three. Patrice Bergeron added a goal with two assists. Most important of all, goaltender Jeremy Swayman was stout with 24 saves on 26 shots against.
By contrast, Carolina goalie Antti Raanta was peppered with 27 shots against and allowed four goals. Boston had nine power play chances against sloppy Carolina and scored twice.
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour is the perfect fit for a well-run club. Tom Dundon was scoffed at for his unique business practices when he bought the team. Dundon cut costs and personnel while changing the uniforms and game atmosphere. Most important of all, Dundon refuses to waste resources and overpay for players.
Defenseman Tony DeAngelo has been a key asset for the Hurricanes with five assists and a plus-three. Right wing Nino Niederreiter leads Carolina in goals with three. Defenseman Jaccob Slavin has brought one goal, three assists, and a plus-eight.
Top netminder Frederik Andersen remains out with a lower body injury. Antti Raanta has a .928 save percentage in this series with Pyotr Kochetkov at .900.
Carolina at Boston Prediction
Carolina will get a discount as the quality away team in this situation. Look for home ice advantage to finally not deliver betting value.
BookMaker Pick: Carolina Hurricanes
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