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Jets vs Bruins: Can Boston keep the winning streak alive?
The Boston Bruins are hosting the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night at TD Garden in a matchup between two of the three best teams in the NHL at the moment.
Winnipeg is playing their best hockey of the season
The Winnipeg Jets have climbed to second place in the Western Conference with a 30-10-4 record and are only two points behind the leading Vancouver Canucks. The Jets have won 10 of the last 11 games and are coming off a 2-1 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators. The Jets are the best defensive team in the league, allowing only 2.25 goals per game and also having the highest save percentage of 92.6%. Mark Scheifele is the best player on the Jets team, with 41 points this season.
The Bruins are on top of their game
The Boston Bruins are on top of the Eastern Conference with a 28-8-9 record. The Bruins have won the last five games and are going into this one after a 9-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Boston is third in the league with a 91.7% save percentage, fourth with allowing 2.64 goals per game, and also fourth with 27.3% power play conversion. David Pastrnak is third in the NHL with 30 goals and a total of 66 points so far in the season.
Betting Trends
These two teams have played under the total goal line in 4 of their last 6 head-to-head games. Winnipeg has played under the total goal line in 4 of their last 5 games and in 8 of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are in excellent shape, and this will be a really tough game. The Bruins are coming off a nine-goal performance, looking for their sixth straight win. The Jets have lost only once in their last 11 games, so they do not lack confidence either. Mark Scheifele is out for the Jets for this game, and they will not have much of a chance against the Bruins, who have won 18 of the last 20 games against Winnipeg at home. There is no doubt that the Bruins are the favorites, but the Jets have the best defense in the league, so it is best to go with the under 6 goals.
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