Blackhawks vs Bruins

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.

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.