- The Bruins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Predators vs. Bruins Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: NESN | FDSO | RSN
The Nashville Predatrs (24-23) visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins (30-20) on Jan. 27 in Boston, MA, USA. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
The Bruins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Predators vs. Bruins Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Predators vs. Bruins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Predators | +1.5 -250 | 6 +105 | -110 |
| Bruins | –1.5 +200 | 6 -130 | -130 |
Predators vs Bruins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Bruins will win this game with 52.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Predators vs Bruins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Bruins will cover the spread with 50.7% 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
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+7.55 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 away games (+6.95 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+6.60 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 92% ROI)
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+10.95 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+9.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+6.80 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+6.65 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+6.20 Units / 61% ROI)
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 25-26 against the spread this NHL season (-9.2 Units / -10.92% ROI).
- Predators are 24-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units /0.18% ROI
- Predators are 27-23 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 2.63% ROI
- Predators are 23-27 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units /-11.32% ROI
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 34-19 against the spread this NHL season (+12.6 Units /14.9% ROI).
- Bruins are 30-23 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.1 Units / 20.72% ROI
- Bruins are 30-22 when betting the Over for +5.65 Units / 9.63% ROI
- Bruins are 22-30 when betting the Under for -10.85 Units / -18.71% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Bruins vs Predators
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak (Bos) | +130 |
| Filip Forsberg (NAS) | +175 |
| Morgan Geekie (Bos) | +175 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | +190 |
| Ryan O'Reilly (NAS) | +220 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Bruins vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +105 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Morgan Geekie (BOS) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Bruins vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Morgan Geekie (BOS) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
| Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 53-78 (.405) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 10-1 (.909) when tied after the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators were 17-38 (.309) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Bruins are 29-23 (.558) this season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins were 32-48 (.400) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins were 14-34 (.292) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Bruins were 2-23 (.080) when trailing after the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .285
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators scored on 7% of cycle chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Predators scored on 6% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
The Predators scored on 7% of rush chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
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%
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Bruins have 1.8 rush chances per game while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Bruins had 5.5 rush chances per game last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Predators have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied this season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins allowed opponents to score on 21% of rush chances in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Bruins had a .760 slot save percentage in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .818
The Bruins allowed 7 second chance scoring opportunities while their opponent is shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
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