- The Bruins is a +1.5 goal favorite vs. the Golden Knights
- Golden Knights vs. Bruins Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: NESN | SCRI | RSN
The Vegas Golden Knights (24-12) visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins (28-20) on Jan. 22 in Boston, MA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Bruins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at +1.5 (-220).
The Golden Knights vs. Bruins Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Golden Knights vs. Bruins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Golden Knights | -1.5 +180 | 6 -102 | +185 |
| Bruins | +1.5 -220 | 6 -118 | -118 |
Golden Knights vs Bruins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 59.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Golden Knights vs Bruins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Golden Knights will cover the spread with 50.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Golden Knights Best Bets & Trends
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 2P Puck Line in 8 of their last 9 games (+8.70 Units / 86% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+7.90 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+7.80 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 away games (+7.60 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+7.00 Units / 47% ROI)
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+12.65 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+9.10 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 2P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.00 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+7.90 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 3P Puck Line in their last 6 games (+7.30 Units / 97% ROI)
Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Golden Knights are 16-32 against the spread this NHL season (-11.6 Units / -20.96% ROI).
- Golden Knights are 24-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.3 Units /-15.71% ROI
- Golden Knights are 25-20 when betting the Over for+3.25 Units / 6.06% ROI
- Golden Knights are 20-25 when betting the Under for-6.85 Units /-13% ROI
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 33-17 against the spread this NHL season (+13.6 Units /16.87% ROI).
- Bruins are 28-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +11 Units / 19.98% ROI
- Bruins are 27-22 when betting the Over for+2.65 Units / 4.78% ROI
- Bruins are 22-27 when betting the Under for-7.5 Units / -13.72% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Bruins vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak (Bos) | +140 |
| Jack Eichel (Veg) | +150 |
| Morgan Geekie (Bos) | +185 |
| Mark Stone (Veg) | +185 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) | +190 |
| Tomas Hertl (VEG) | +210 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Bruins vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 +100 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -125 |
| Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
| Morgan Geekie (BOS) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -110 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Bruins vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -120 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 1.5 +115 | 1.5 -155 |
| Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
| Morgan Geekie (BOS) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +140 |
| Mitch Marner (VEG) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights were 37-8 (.822) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635
The Golden Knights are 116-92 (.558) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 1-13 (.071) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .173
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights
The Bruins were 32-48 (.400) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are winless (0-17) when trailing after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .134
The Bruins are 27-22 (.551) this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins were 1-32 (.030) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
Golden Knights Offensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
The Golden Knights had 963 slot shots in 5v5 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have 93 inner slot shots on the power play this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have scored 15 power play goals in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have 4 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Bruins have scored on 27% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins have scored on 27% of second chance opportunities in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Golden Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 9 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 2.5 high danger chances per game against the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.7
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Bruins have allowed opponents to score on 20% of rush chances in the third period since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Bruins have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Bruins have allowed 0.5 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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