Bet In-Play: Stanley Cup Finals Game 3

The Chicago Blackhawks have lost every Game 3 in the NHL playoffs so far but will have to reverse that trend if they are to avoid handing the Boston Bruins a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals tonight. Chicago won Game 1 in triple OT but gave up their home advantage to the Bruins with a loss in Game 2.

Chicago finished the shortened 48-game regular season as clearly the NHL's top team but it all counted for nothing in Game 2 on Saturday night as the Bruins turned around a 0-1 first-period deficit to dominate the final two periods - putting in 24 shots to 15 and scoring two goals to none in the process.

Boston will be comfortable heading into tonight's game at the TD Garden with the same lineup that won Saturday night, but Chicago may make at least one change after coach Joel Quenneville hinted that he would bring in Swedish winger Victor Stalberg.

In pre-game betting, William Hill is offering the following odds: Money line - Bruins 4/5, Blackhawks 21/20; Puck line - Bruins 12/5, -1.5, Blackhawks 5/14, +1.5; Total goals - Bruins U5.00, 20/29, Blackhawks O5.00, 5/4. There are plenty of other pre-game wagers including team and individual specials.

In Stanley Cup title betting, the Bruins are 5/6 favorites for the first time in the series, compared to the Blackhawks who have edged their way out to evens. Hill online sportsbook customers can also now place bets on series correct score, with Bruins 4-2 and Blackhawks 4-3 considered most likely at 3/1 odds.

William Hill Sports will provide in-play betting on this game just as it has on every NHL regular season, playoffs and Stanley Cup Finals game. Place live wagers on game result and play-by-play scenarios while the action plays out on the Boston ice.