The Boston Bruins (24-8-7) and Arizona Coyotes (19-17-2) will compete against one another for their second matchup this season on Tuesday, January 9 at 9:00 PM ET at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. The Bruins are slightly favored to win with a moneyline at -155.

The Bruins have gone 3-2 in their last five games and need to find consistency. Their most recent battle was a 4-3 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche, posting their second loss within a three-game span and another game lost by one goal.

Their offense is essentially run through David Pastrnak, who leads them in a few major categories. These include 56 points, 24 goals, and 32 assists. For points, he ranks fourth in the league.

The Bruins are averaging 3.36 goals and taking 30.3 shots each game. They have been great in power play opportunities, as they have scored 32 goals and allowed 21. Their power play percentage now stands at 27.1.

Their defense has been key to their success this season, as they are allowing 2.67 goals from opposing teams. Their penalty kill percentage is also good, coming in at 85.8.

The Coyotes have lost their last three games, all of which have been by three goals or more. Their most recent defeat was a 6-2 showing against the Winnipeg Jets. During this stretch of losses, they have averaged 1.33 goals and have allowed 5.0, making them a vulnerable team defensively here.

Clayton Keller leads them in points with 32 total and is not far away from leading in goals with 13. Currently, Lawson Crouse has 16 goals, which rank 30^th in the league.

The Coyotes are averaging 2.95 goals per game and are shooting the puck just 26.8 times. Their power play performances have been solid, as they have scored 28 times and allowed 24 goals from opponents to post a power play percentage at 23.0.

Their defense has been somewhat appealing, as they have typically allowed 3.00 goals and 31.3 shots from opponents. They also showcase a penalty kill percentage at 79.3, which is a bit off from the Bruins.

MyBookie offers the betting odds for this showdown, revealing the Boston Bruins as moneyline favorites (-155). One month ago, the Bruins defeated the Coyotes 5-3 in their home arena, which displayed the troubles that the Coyotes faced then.

The Coyotes are slightly above .500 when playing at home, while the Bruins are 12-5-4 on the road. Based on recent performances, the Coyotes seem more likely to lose due to their poor performances on both sides of the puck. Overall, the Bruins have a good chance at winning this matchup.