Analyzing Wednesday’s Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (25-15-5) visit the Boston Bruins (29-8-9) on Wednesday. Puck drop at TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes lost 5-2 at home ice against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, and Carolina dropped 2 of the final 3 games of the homestand. The Over and Under have alternated in each of the past 7 games for Carolina. The Canes have won 4 straight on the road, while going 6-0-1 since Dec. 12.

The Bruins racked up a 4-1 win Monday night, cooling off the previously red-hot Winnipeg Jets. Boston has won 5 in a row, outscoring the opposition by a 25-10 margin since Jan. 13. At home, the B’s have won 5 in a row, while the Over is 6-2 in the past 8 skates at TD Garden.

This is the 1st meeting of the 2023-24 regular season. Boston won the series 2-1 in 2022-23, with both victories coming in either overtime or a shootout. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings.