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Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are back over .500 and riding a four-game win streak heading into Thursday’s home clash with the Ottawa Senators. Boston rallied from three separate deficits in a 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders, showing renewed confidence under first-year coach Marco Sturm.
Marat Khusnutdinov has been a breakout story for the Bruins, scoring the overtime winner last week and netting the decisive shootout goal Tuesday. His promotion to the top line alongside David Pastrnak has added energy to Boston’s offense.
Ottawa enters this matchup off a 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal but has won four of its last six overall. The Senators previously blew out Boston 7-2 on Oct. 27 and will face the Bruins twice more in an 18-day span, adding extra edge to this Atlantic Division showdown.
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Line Movement and Odds
According to the NHL odds board, the Senators opened around -125 on the moneyline and have ticked up slightly to -132. Boston sits at +112 at home. The total has held firm at 6.0 goals, with the Over favored at -116.
Early tickets show public money leaning toward Ottawa, but sharper bettors are backing the Bruins on the puck line at +1.5 (-229), consistent with Boston’s strong cover rate as an underdog.
Matchup Breakdown
Ottawa Senators Outlook
Ottawa continues to score at an elite clip, ranking top-10 in both goals and assists. Drake Batherson has stepped up in captain Brady Tkachuk’s absence, producing eight points in his last four games and earning NHL Second Star of the Week honors. Tim Stützle and Shane Pinto round out a dangerous top line that can exploit transition opportunities against Boston’s slower back end.
Boston Bruins Outlook
The Bruins’ confidence has returned thanks to improved defensive structure and balanced scoring. Pastrnak remains a steady threat, while goaltender Jeremy Swayman has anchored their recent surge. Boston ranks among league leaders in hits and blocked shots, allowing Sturm’s group to control pace and frustrate opponents.
Injuries and Conditions
Ottawa Senators
- Nick Cousins (C) – Questionable, undisclosed
- Brady Tkachuk (LW) – Out, wrist surgery
Full Ottawa Senators injury report
Boston Bruins
- Elias Lindholm (C) – Out, lower body
- Jordan Harris (D) – Out, ankle
Full Boston Bruins injury report
Weather won’t play a role as the matchup takes place indoors at TD Garden.
Best Bets and Prediction
Boston is 8-2 ATS as an underdog this season, and its physical edge could neutralize Ottawa’s speed. The Senators, however, have been reliable in high-scoring games, going 4-1 to the Over in their last five.
Projected score: Senators 4, Bruins 3
Best Bet: Over 6.0 goals (-116)
Secondary Lean: Bruins +1.5 on the puck line
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