Bruins vs Lightning Betting Pick – NHL Eastern Conference Semis Predictions

Game 1 of the Bruins vs Lightning Eastern Conference semifinal series will be on Sunday, August 23. The series has all the indicators of becoming a classic. Here’s our break down of the series, as well as the betting picks and predictions for Game 1.

Boston Bruins is coming from a tough round 1 series against Carolina Hurricanes. On the other hand, the second-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning also needed five games to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Betting Prediction and Analysis for 08/23/2020

The last time Boston and Tampa Bay met was earlier this month with the latter won, 3-2. During this season, Tampa has a 3-1 record against Boston. According to sportsbook reviews and news sites, the matchup will be entertaining. Both are talented squads, and you should expect the tension level high throughout the series.

Starting goalie for the Bruins is Jaroslav Halak, who has a 3-1 record during the playoffs. According to betting software reports, Halak replaced usual starter Tuukka Rask, who left the squad to be with his family. Since starting for Boston in the first round, he allowed only five goals out of three games.

For the Lightning, Andrei Vasilevskiy will be defending the goal. He has a 6-2 in the playoffs. Based on online sportsbooks sources, he has the most wins during the regular season.

In the last seven meetings, Tampa won six games. The team can score and play defense. Also, they get wins. The group wants to prove they are one of the elite teams after being swept in the first round of the playoffs last year.

Bruins vs Lightning Betting Pick

Game time: 08/23/2020 at 8:00 PM ET

Bet on the Lightning at -110

Tampa Bay has the best offense in the league during the regular season. It will be a close match, but the Bolts will overcome the Bruins in Game 1.