David Pastrnak's recent surge in shots on goal makes the over 4.5 line a strong bet for the upcoming game against Carolina. 

David Pastrnak is known for his love of shooting the puck, and this season he's been putting up impressive numbers in the shots on goal department for the Boston Bruins. For the upcoming game against the Carolina Hurricanes, bettors should take notice of the line of 4.5 shots on goal, as there's a compelling case to be made for taking the over.

Looking at the numbers, Pastrnak is averaging 4.76 shots on goal per game this season, with even higher numbers at home (4.92) and still impressive numbers on the road (4.61). In 42 games, he's managed to notch more than 4.5 shots on goal, and in his last 20 games, he's averaging 4.75 shots on goal with 12 games surpassing the 4.5 line. In his last 10 games, he's averaging 5.1 shots on goal with 8 games exceeding the 4.5 mark, and in his most recent 5 games, he's averaging 5.6 shots on goal, surpassing 4.5 shots in every game.

All of this data indicates that Pastrnak is in prime form when it comes to putting pucks on net, and his recent upward trend bodes well for those looking to bet on the over 4.5 shots on goal line for the upcoming game against the Hurricanes. While he has averaged slightly below the line in his two games against Carolina this season, his recent uptick in shot production should not dissuade bettors from placing their faith in the over.

Additionally, considering the high-stakes nature of the game with the Bruins looking to solidify their playoff position and the Hurricanes being a top team in the league, star players like Pastrnak often rise to the occasion and shoulder the offensive load. Therefore, it's highly likely that he will be firing away at every opportunity, further increasing the chances of the over hitting.

Overall, the data and context of the upcoming game make a compelling case for taking the over on Pastrnak's shots on goal.

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