NHL

Blackhawks vs Bruins

Bruins Bank On Home Ice to Tame Talon-less Hawks

Chicago Blackhawks

Tommy Hawk (22-46-10) VS Blades (32-38-9)

Apr 10, 2025 | 18:00 ET | TD Garden, Boston, MA

Boston Bruins
Moneyline Pick: Boston Bruins (-190): Grade of Pick B+

The slumping Blackhawks are staggering into Beantown on a five-game skid, and with cornerstone rookie Connor Bedard sidelined again due to precautionary measures after a minor upper-body tweak, their already anemic offense looks completely toothless. The Bruins have had the edge in the season series, with Brad Marchand posting 5 points in just two games against the Hawks this year, while goaltender Jeremy Swayman boasts a .935 save percentage in career starts versus Chicago. Neither team is playoff-bound, but pride and roster evaluation are at stake, tilting the urgency scale slightly toward the Bruins. Despite Boston's own litany of issues all season, including struggles with consistency and puck possession, their historic dominance at home and Chicago's depleted depth make the -190 line justifiable. Take Boston for the win, though the betting value is moderate, hence the B+ grade. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Over/Under Pick: Under 6 (-110) - Grade: B-

Jeremy Swayman and the B’s will welcome a sputtering Chicago squad into TD Garden, hoping to close their home slate with something to cheer for. Boston, losers of five straight, has seen their offense stall, tallying just 11 goals over that stretch, while the injury to Pavel Zacha has only tightened an already inconsistent forward core. On the flip side, the Blackhawks limp into this matchup with three straight defeats of their own and a league-worst scoring output—averaging just 2.3 goals per game on the road, even with rookie Connor Bedard occasionally flashing brilliance. Historically, David Pastrnak has feasted on Chicago's young blue line, but this season's low-scoring trends and the lack of meaningful playoff stakes for both squads suggest another snoozer brewing. Add in the fatigue factor late in the season and Swayman's solid .915 SV% at home, and the Under 6 looks like a strong play—albeit with moderate risk due to potential garbage-time scoring. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Puckline Pick: Boston Bruins, -1.5 (+140) - Grade: B+
Fresh off a cold streak, the Blackhawks limp into Boston having lost four of their last five, and their chances against the Bruins look grim given their injury report and lack of recent form. The Hawks will again be without key scoring winger Philipp Kurashev (upper-body), and Nick Foligno is questionable, further depleting an already thin offense. The B's, meanwhile, are ending their season with some pride, going 3-2 over their last five and hoping to finish .500. With Charlie McAvoy anchoring the blue line and David Pastrňák historically torching the Hawks—he's recorded 11 points in his last six games against Chicago—the Bruins have both the firepower and defensive edge. While neither team is sniffing the playoffs, Boston’s veterans are likely to close the regular season strong at home. Given that Chicago has the league’s worst goal differential and has struggled mightily on the road, laying the puckline on the Bruins offers value—even at +140 odds. It’s not a slam dunk, but this pick gets a respectable B+ for its likelihood of cashing and the generous return. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 10/04/2025 04:30
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