Boston Bruins (+178) at Vancouver Canucks (-193)
The Pick: Canucks -193
Canucks vs. Bruins Betting Overview
Vancouver has had some time to think about their quest for the Stanley Cup title for over a week after they dispensed the San Jose Sharks in five games. Boston took all seven games to win their series against Tampa Bay in the Eastern Conference finals. Let’s preview each team and then make our free pick for your bet.
Vancouver Canucks News and Betting Tips for Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Vancouver will have everyone available for the series as Manny Malhortra returns as two surgeries to his eye. He is a face-off specialist that is needed to help them in an area of need. The Canucks simply pressed the Sharks to the point of exhaustion. This is the first time they have returned to the finals since 1994. Defending Hart Trophy winner Henrik Sedin leads the Canucks with 19 assists and 21 points, and has been especially dangerous on the power-play with 10 man-advantage points. Also, Vancouver enjoyed a decided edge in power-play effectiveness, converting on 28.3 percent of its man-advantage opportunities in the playoffs.
Boston Bruins News and Betting Tips for Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Boston is not the favored team going into this series and that is the same place they have been all the way through each level of the Western Conference playoffs. Boston faces a team that led the league with most goals scored and fewest goals against. The Bruins are led by Davis Krejci and Nathan Horton who have combined for 17 points in the postseason. The goaltender, Tim Thomas has been very hot and at times was very sloppy so the Bruins aren’t sure which one will show up for the important series. Michael Ryder has just five goals so far in the postseason, and will need to step up to help Boston counter a relentless Vancouver attack. Boston has scored on just 8.2 percent of its power plays. The teams are more evenly matched on the penalty kill, with the Canucks at 80.6 percent and the Bruins at 79.4%.
Our Bruins vs. Canucks Pick and Predictions
These two teams met just once in the regular season. Milan Lucic scored the game winner with 4:38 remaining and Tim Thomas made 27 saves as the Bruins earned a 3-1 home victory on Feb. 26. Look for Boston to have trouble containing the scoring of the Canucks in this series. The Sedin twins have combined for 18 points in the last playoffs and will be a ton to handle. Look for Roberto Luongo, who has had over 30 playoff wins in his career to come up big and take control of this series. Our pick is Vancouver -194 to win.
Our pick: Canucks -194
In-depth Bruins at Canucks Betting Trends
W/L Trends
| Boston |
- Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Northwest.
- Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
- Bruins are 10-3 in their last 13 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Bruins are 20-6 in their last 26 Wednesday games.
- Bruins are 12-4 in their last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Bruins are 12-4 in their last 16 overall.
- Bruins are 5-12 in their last 17 games as a road underdog of +151 to +200.
- Bruins are 5-12 in their last 17 games as an underdog of +151 to +200.
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| Vancouver |
- Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 playoff games as a favorite.
- Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 Wednesday games.
- Canucks are 5-0 in their last 5 playoff games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
- Canucks are 21-7 in their last 28 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Canucks are 28-10 in their last 38 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Canucks are 21-8 in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Canucks are 40-16 in their last 56 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Canucks are 37-15 in their last 52 overall.
- Canucks are 39-16 in their last 55 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Canucks are 55-23 in their last 78 games as a favorite.
- Canucks are 82-36 in their last 118 home games.
- Canucks are 77-34 in their last 111 games as a home favorite.
- Canucks are 29-13 in their last 42 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Canucks are 43-20 in their last 63 games following a win.
- Canucks are 15-7 in their last 22 vs. Northeast.
- Canucks are 42-20 in their last 62 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
- Canucks are 48-23 in their last 71 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
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OU Trends
| Boston |
- Over is 6-0 in Bruins last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Over is 5-1 in Bruins last 6 games following a win.
- Under is 5-1 in Bruins last 6 vs. Western Conference.
- Under is 4-1 in Bruins last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Over is 4-1 in Bruins last 5 Wednesday games.
- Over is 4-1 in Bruins last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Under is 42-12-6 in Bruins last 60 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Under is 19-6-4 in Bruins last 29 vs. Northwest.
- Under is 14-5-2 in Bruins last 21 games as an underdog of +151 to +200.
- Under is 14-5-2 in Bruins last 21 games as a road underdog of +151 to +200.
- Under is 31-15-5 in Bruins last 51 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
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| Vancouver |
- Under is 4-0 in Canucks last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
- Under is 5-1 in Canucks last 6 playoff games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
- Under is 4-1 in Canucks last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Canucks last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Under is 16-5-2 in Canucks last 23 games as a favorite.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Canucks last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Under is 15-5-1 in Canucks last 21 games as a home favorite.
- Under is 15-5-1 in Canucks last 21 home games.
- Under is 19-7-1 in Canucks last 27 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
- Under is 19-7-1 in Canucks last 27 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Under is 18-7-2 in Canucks last 27 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Under is 7-3-1 in Canucks last 11 playoff games as a favorite.
- Under is 17-8-3 in Canucks last 28 overall.
- Under is 35-17-4 in Canucks last 56 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
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Head to Head
- Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.
- Bruins are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Vancouver.
- Bruins are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
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