The struggling Minnesota Wild face off against the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden in Massachusetts at 7:00 PM ET for this upcoming NHL betting opportunity. The Bruins are moderately favored to win with a moneyline at -192.

 

 

The Wild have found more success in their last 10 games than they did for most of November. They have now hovered around the .500 mark and are at least a threat each night compared to earlier in the season.

 

While they have appeared to have turned things around, can they sustain their momentum? Mats Zuccarello leads in points and assists, while Joel Eriksson Ek leads them in goals.

 

They are averaging nearly 3.00 goals a game and are taking about 30.0 shots. They have allowed more goals in power-play situations compared to the number of goals scored in those moments. For now, their power play percentage hovers around 17.0.

 

The Wild have allowed about 3.20 goals per game and roughly 30.0 shots from opposing teams. They also have a penalty kill percentage nearing 73.0, which is a bit lacking in comparison to the Bruins.

 

 

The Bruins are flirting with .500 over their last 10 games, but they have had a great season thus far. Based on recent results, they should be able to get back on track and this game might be the one to do it.

 

Their recent performance was a 2-1 overtime defeat to the New York Rangers. They have not had a lot of low scoring outputs this year, as David Pastrnak has done an excellent job in leading them with points, goals, and assists.

 

Collectively, the Bruins average 3.17 goals and 31.2 shots a game. They have a nice margin on the amount of goals scored in power plays versus allowed by opponents, which has led to a percentage at 24.2 and decently higher than the Wild.

 

They are allowing just 2.52 goals a game and 32.3 shots from opposing teams. They also feature a penalty kill percentage at 88.3, which is excessive.

 

 

MyBookie shows the odds for this betting showdown, which has the Boston Bruins as moderate favorites to find success at home. Despite their recent struggles, the Bruins still pose a threat no matter who they play.

 

 

The Wild have had a nice boost to their season and are appearing to be a better team compared to a month ago. The Bruins have slipped over their last 10 games, but their defense is still holding strong. Look for the Bruins to find success at home with a quality win.