Bruins vs Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Matthew Tkachuk has played well since returning from injury, even if the Panthers haven't been winning. That changes tonight against an undisciplined Bruins team that struggles on the PK.

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Todd Cordell • Betting Analyst
Feb 4, 2026 • 08:06 ET • 3 min read

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Match starts: 9 hrs
BOS
55 %
FLA
45 %
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Florida -140 Florida -140
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Matthew Tkachuk Florida Panthers NHL
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Panthers W Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates a goal with teammates.

The Florida Panthers enter play in a four-game losing skid and are desperate for points to hang around in the playoff race.

My Bruins vs. Panthers predictions expect them to get a much-needed win in a big divisional clash on home ice.

Let’s break down my NHL picks for Wednesday, February 4.

Bruins vs Panthers prediction

Bruins vs Panthers best bet: Panthers moneyline (-140)

While the Florida Panthers haven’t gotten the results they’ve wanted, they have largely played good hockey since Matthew Tkachuk returned to the lineup.

In the eight games with Tkachuk healthy and available, the Panthers have controlled a 57.43% share of the scoring chances. That is the second-highest mark in the league, trailing only the Lightning, who won seven of their eight games.

They are spending a lot of time on the front foot and getting significantly more chances than they’re giving up.

That can’t be said of the Boston Bruins, who sit 26th with a 45.21% scoring chance share over the same period of time.

Part of that is the penalty trouble they’ve run into, but I’m not sure that can be dismissed. They lead the league in PIMs per game and sit 26th in PK% this season. It’s nothing new; it’s the norm.

Including special teams, the Panthers will likely earn an edge in the shot/chance department this evening. They might also get reinforcements as the returns of Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell are looming.

Look for the back-to-back Stanley Cup winners to give Boston their best shot in an attempt to get some crucial points before the break.

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Tkachuk leads the Panthers in high-danger chances and expected goals over the past eight games. He’s creating a lot of looks, and that should continue tonight. He always seems to save his best for the Bruins, averaging 3.7 shots on goal over the past 23 meetings.

The Bruins have had a couple of days off since the Stadium Series game, which should benefit Hampus Lindholm. He has been very productive in similar situations, recording multiple shots in six straight following two days of rest.

Bruins vs Panthers SGP

  • Panthers moneyline
  • Matthew Tkachuk anytime goal
  • Hampus Lindholm Over 1.5 shots on goal

Bruins vs Panthers odds

  • Moneyline: Bruins +120 | Panthers -140
  • Puck Line: Bruins +1.5 (-200) | Panthers -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-130)

Bruins vs Panthers trend

Florida has won seven of the past 10 matchups with Boston. Find more NHL betting trends for Bruins vs. Panthers.

How to watch Bruins vs Panthers

Location Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
Date Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Puck drop 7:00 p.m. ET
TV TNT

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Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.

When not writing about sports betting, Todd stays busy analyzing the New Jersey Devils with a fine-tooth comb for InfernalAccess, his Devils-centric blog. Todd attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2014 with a diploma in print journalism.

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