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NHL Best Bets: Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers Game 1 +388 SGP

Zack Cook

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NHL Best Bets: Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers Game 1 +388 SGP

The Florida Panthers are set to host the Boston Bruins for a Monday night matchup. SportsGrid tees you up for a same-game parlay from Florida on Monday for Game 1.

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Leg 1: Florida Panthers Moneyline (-166)

The Bruins are coming off a seven-game series victory over the Maple Leafs, while the Panthers handled the Lightning in five games.
The Panthers posted a 26-13-3 record at home, while the Bruins were 23-9-9 as the visitors.
The Panthers erased a 3-1 deficit to the Bruins in the opening round of last year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs and went on to win the Eastern Conference.
The Bruins did get payback during the regular season, sweeping the season series in four matchups.
Although the Bruins had Florida’s number this year, the Panthers have the playoff recipe down to a tee.
With the rest and recovery Florida got after Round 1, look for them to pounce on the Bruins in Game 1 tonight.

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Leg 2: Under 5.5 Total Goals (-122)

The Bruins and Panthers prioritize goaltending and defense with how they’ve structured their respective teams.
Three of the four matchups this season saw five or fewer total goals scored.
With less time and space in the playoffs, expect this to be a relatively low-scoring series.
The under 5.5 is a solid play for this contest and could be a trend to watch in this best-of-seven series.

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Leg 3: Carter Verhaeghe to Record 3+ Shots on Goal (-156)

The Panthers have some solid scoring depth on their roster. One player that continues to be a playoff performer is Carter Verhaeghe.
Verhaeghe recorded 72 points in 76 games during the regular season. He followed that up with nine points in five games vs. Tampa Bay in the opening round.
Verhaeghe has tallied 43 points in 50 career postseason games.
The Panthers forward recorded three or more shots on goal in four of five games against the Lightning in Round 1.