Bruins lineup tonight: Boston’s projected lineup for game against the Edmonton Oilers

Tonight, the Boston Bruins will host the Edmonton Oilers in a highly anticipated cross-conference showdown that will see both teams look to improve their standings. Boston is sitting in third place in the Atlantic Division, three points behind the defending Stanley Cup champions, and nine points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Meanwhile, Edmonton is tied for second in the Pacific Division with the Los Angeles Kings, six points behind the Vegas Golden Knights, who lead the division.

After losing four in a row, Boston will be looking to get back in the win column tonight, while Edmonton looks to make it four straight after a 4-2 win over the Kraken.

While Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is expected to miss tonight's game, he did return to practice for the first time since November, indicating that his return could be on the horizon.

Boston Bruins projected lines tonight

Forwards:

Morgan Geekie (LW) - Pavel Zacha (C) - David Pastrnak (RW)
Brad Marchand (LW) - Elias Lindholm (C) - Charlie Coyle (RW)
Oliver Wahlstrom (LW) - Trent Frederic (C) - Justin Brazeau (RW)
John Beecher (LW) - Mark Kastelic (C) - Cole Koepke (RW)

Defense:

Parker Wotherspoon - Charlie McAvoy
Nikita Zadorov - Brandon Carlo
Mason Lohrei - Andrew Peeke

Goalies:

Jeremy Swayman
Joonas Korpisalo

Powerplay:

Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy
Justin Brazeau, Charlie Coyle, Oliver Wahlstrom, Morgan Geekie, Mason Lohrei

Penalty Kill:

Elias Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, Nikita Zadorov, Brandon Carlo
Charlie Coyle, John Beecher, Andrew Peeke, Charlie McAvoy

Odds for tonight's Bruins vs Oilers game as well as upcoming games on Boston's schedule

Heading into tonight's pivotal cross-conference game between the Bruins and the Oilers, Edmonton is sitting as a slight betting favorite. On FanDuel, the team is currently a -150 favorite while Boston is a +125 underdog. Meanwhile, on DraftKings, Edmonton is a -155 favorite while Boston is a +130 underdog.

If these lines remain consistent, it would take a $150 bet on Edmonton as the favorite to win $100 via FanDuel while a $100 bet on Boston as the underdog could win $125.

Following tonight's game, Boston will hit the road to play the Lightning on Thursday, and the Panthers on Saturday before returning home for a rematch with the Lightning next Tuesday. The team will then enjoy three days off before returning to action on Saturday, Jan. 18 against the Ottawa Senators on the road.

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Evan finds the 82-game season and the intensity of playoff basketball exhilarating, and he also revels in the offseason drama. Phil Jackson stands out as his favorite coach, whom he admires for his composed leadership and success in managing dynamic personalities like Dennis Rodman.

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When he's not writing, Evan follows tennis and Greek football, and also plays basketball and tennis.

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Boston Bruins projected lines tonight

Odds for tonight's Bruins vs Oilers game as well as upcoming games on Boston's schedule