Oilers vs. Bruins Prediction and Odds - Mar 9, 2023

The Boston Bruins take on the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at TD Garden on Thursday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Oilers vs. Bruins, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Oilers vs. Bruins?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Oilers-Bruins NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Bruins a 60% chance of beating the Oilers.

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Oilers vs. Bruins Game Odds

• Puck Line: Bruins -1.5 (+155), Oilers +1.5 (-165)
• Moneyline: Bruins -150, Oilers +140
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Bruins are -1.5 favorites versus the Oilers, with +155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Oilers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -150. That means you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Oilers (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Bruins

• Puck Line: Oilers +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Bruins @ -150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Oilers vs. Bruins Betting Guide

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Oilers vs. Bruins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Bruins? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Bruins.

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According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Bruins.

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 46.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 8.4% probability
• Connor McDavid: 7.7% probability
• Zach Hyman: 4.3% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.9% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 3.4% probability

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 9.2% probability
• Brad Marchand: 6.6% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 5.8% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 5.2% probability
• Pavel Zacha: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 41.1% probability
• Connor McDavid: 40.4% probability
• Zach Hyman: 26.1% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 22.8% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 19.3% probability

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 46.4% probability
• Brad Marchand: 35.6% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 29.7% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 28.8% probability
• Pavel Zacha: 23.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Oilers vs. Bruins on Thursday March 9, 2023.

Oilers vs. Bruins 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Bruins and Oilers at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Thursday March 9, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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