Bruins lineup tonight: Boston’s projected lineup for game against the Tampa Bay Lightning

Tonight, the Boston Bruins will look to snap a five-game losing streak when they collide with the Tampa Bay Lightning in a high-stakes divisional matchup. After a 4-0 shutout loss to the Oilers on Tuesday, the team is seven points outside of second place, while the Lightning are just one point behind them in fourth in the Atlantic division.

While Boston is heading into tonight's game amid a five-game skid, Tampa Bay will be heading into tonight's game after a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes this week.

Unsurprisingly, Boston will once again be without Hampus Lindholm, who has been on the injured reserve list since mid-November.

Boston Bruins projected lines

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:

Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm, 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 Lightning game as well as upcoming games on Boston's schedule

Tampa Bay is sitting as a slight betting favorite given Boston's struggles as of late. On FanDuel, Tampa Bay is a -160 favorite while Boston is a +132 underdog. Over on DraftKings, Tampa Bay is a -166 favorite while Boston is a +140 underdog.

If these lines remain consistent it would take a $166 bet on Tampa Bay as the favorite to win $100 on DraftKings while a $100 bet on Boston as the underdog would win $140.

Following tonight's game, Boston will have several more divisional showdowns over the course of the next week.

On Saturday, the Bruins will play the Florida Panthers, before then heading back home for a rematch with the Lightning on Tuesday. From there, the team will wrap up next week with a showdown against the Senators, who sit in fifth place in the divisional standings.

About the author

Evan Bell is a journalist specializing in the NBA and NHL at Sportskeeda, whose love for the game stems from a childhood spent watching the Chicago Bulls. He has been there through their highs and lows, from the Jordan era to the exciting Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah years.

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.

To deliver top-quality content, Evan fact-checks information while diligently keeping up with the action year-round.

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

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Bruins lineup tonight: Boston’s projected lineup for game against the Tampa Bay Lightning | Jan. 9, 2025

Boston Bruins projected lines

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