NHL Betting: Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils

Apr 02, 2008 | By Scott Burgess | Picks Articles Archive

The Boston Bruins will take an improved defensive effort to New Jersey when they take on the Devils. Boston is tied with Philadelphia for seventh in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind Ottawa and one ahead of red-hot Washington. New Jersey Devils have already secured a spot in the postseason. BetOnline.com has the New Jersey Devils –170 odds favorites against the Boston Bruins +150 with the over/under set at 5 goals. Get your Pick in Now at BetUS.com!

GAME: Boston Bruins (40-28-5-6) at New Jersey Devils (44-28-3-4)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 02 - 7:00 PM EST
LINE: BetUS.com TOTAL: 5
PICK: Boston +150

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The Bruins have dealt with injuries all season, most recently to Marc Savard and Chuck Kobasew, but they have not given up. The Bruins have a renewed commitment to defense, powered by captain Zdeno Chara and All-Star goaltender Tim Thomas, and Boston has kept their opposition to two goals or less for four straight games.

The Devils halted a five-game losing skid with a win over Philadelphia last Friday, scoring two goals or more for the first time since a 4-2 win at Colorado on March 15. Scoring is the Devils’ Achilles Heel, which puts a lot of pressure on their defense and goaltender Martin Brodeur. New Jersey has taken three of their last five against the Bruins, including two of three this season.

Recent Trends

Devils are 6-2 in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
Devils are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a win.
Devils are 12-5 in their last 17 vs. Northeast.
Favorite is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Bruins are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings.
Bruins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in New Jersey.

The Bottom Line: Look for the Bruins to claim a tough win on the road and gain a split of the season series. Get your NHL Bet in now at BetUS.com

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NHL Betting: Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils

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