Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets
Friday, March 18, 2022 8:05 PM
Play: Money Line: -115 Boston Bruins
1*Boston Bruins -115
The Bruins lost 4-2 at Minnesota on Wednesday. The Bruins were out-shot 33-26. Boston is 4-1 in their past five games, out-shooting four of the five. Winnipeg scored 7 goals for the second time in seven days. On Tuesday, the Jets defeated Vegas 7-3 despite getting out-shot 38-23. The Jets are 4-1 in their past five games, getting out-shot in three of the five. Boston is ranked No. 3 in shots allowed, while the Jets are ranked No. 24 this season. Boston owns a +383 shot differential, while the Jets are +38 this season. The Bruins are ranked No. 5 in Face-off win percentage, while Winnipeg is ranked No. 13 this season. Patrice Begeron (45 points in 56 games) is OUT for the Bruins, which is not great. However, the Bruins are 7-3 in the past 10 meetings and 17-6 off a loss this season. The Jets are 4-8 when playing with two days rest, including 0-5 in their past five tries. Light play on the road team!
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