Detroit is having a great season, ranked #13 in goals scored, #4 in goals allowed with specialty units that are ranked in the top 3. The Red Wings are 7-3 playing on one day of rest, as well as 5-2 on the road. Gustav Nyquist scored at 4:12 of extra time as the Red Wings defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Saturday night. The Bruins are struggling everywhere at #21 in goals scored and #20 on the power play. Boston is struggling defensively during a 4-6-2 stretch, surrendering an average of 3.1 goals. Goalie Tukka Rask is 2-5-1 with a 3.10 GAA against Detroit and the Bruins are 2-7 against a team with a winning record. Detroit is 8-1-1 in its last 10 games against the Bruins, winning three of four at TD Garden, so play the talented and confident visitors. Take Detroit.
This pick was released to clients on December 29, 2014 at 9:56AM ET.
NHL
Detroit at Boston
December 29, 2014
7:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Detroit +120 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.2)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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