This is a 6* play on BOSTON

Recent results for both of these teams do not match up with the overall bodies of work. I'll be leaning on what we've seen over the long-term from the Flyers and Bruins when making a pick on this Thursday night matchup. Philadelphia's current five-game win streak is their best stretch of the season. During it, they have beaten a couple of good teans, including Boston. The Bruins are just 1-4 their last five games and reeling after losing in a shootout here at home to Winnipeg on Tuesday. But, let's be honest here. Boston is still the better team - by a lot - and that's why the oddsmakers have them priced like this. It's a considerable amount of juice to lay against a team that's won five straight. But note the Flyers have been outshot - including 2:1 (38-19) by the Rangers Tuesday - in all five games. Boston outshot them 42-19 in Philadelphia two weeks ago. Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Rangers was just the third shutout of the season for the Flyers. They are 0-2 off the previous two. Play on BOSTON

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