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Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings meet at Little Caesars Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -150-moneyline favorites versus the Red Wings, while the game's total opened at 4.5.
In their last action, Detroit was a 3-1 loser at home against the Capitals. Bettors on Washington at -164 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -307 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 15-10-2 SU
Boston is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit:
Team record: 15-14-3 SU
Detroit is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games
Next up:
Boston home to New Jersey Tuesday, January 4
Detroit home to San Jose Tuesday, January 4