Who will win Bruins vs. Panthers? Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions, odds

If Game 1 was any indication, the Boston Bruins won't need seven games and overtime to take care of the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Two nights after an overtime thriller sent the Bruins past the Toronto Maple Leafs and into the second round, Boston took down the Panthers in Florida in a 5-1 beatdown on Monday. The win improved the Bruins' record against the Panthers to 5-0-0 this season.

The loss leaves Florida with much to prove heading into the Game 2 clash on Wednesday night. With a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals on the line, the Panthers will need to recover some ground before the series heads to Boston on Friday.

Here's everything to know about Game 2 of the Bruins vs. Panthers series heading into Wednesday night.

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Bruins vs. Panthers predictions

Picks and Parlays: Panthers 4, Bruins 2

Cameron Ross writes: "Now with their backs against the wall Wednesday night Florida will pull out all the stops to even the series. The Panthers have a slightly better offense and a superior defense that will carry them in game two."

Action Network: Take the Bruins to win

Grant White writes: "Purveyors of value should be intrigued by the Bruins on Wednesday night. Clearly, they've been the superior analytics team, and they are primed for renewed success in the attacking zone."

Winners and Whiners: Bet on the Panthers moneyline

Mike Fink writes: "The Panthers, who averaged 4.00 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Matthew Tkachuck, Aleksander Barkov, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes."

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Bruins vs. Panthers: Odds, spread and lines for Game 2

The Panthers are favorites to defeat the Bruins in Wednesday's NHL playoff game according to the BetMGM hockey odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.

Odds listed are as of Wednesday.

• Spread: Panthers (-1.5)

• Moneyline: Panthers (-165); Bruins (+140)

• O/U: 5.5 goals

How to watch Bruins vs. Panthers: TV channel and streaming

• Date: Wednesday, May 8

• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

• Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida

• Cable TV: ESPN

• Streaming: ESPN+; fuboTV

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