The Nashville Predators (0-5) are the favorites at home against the Boston Bruins (3-2-1) on Tuesday, October 22. The Predators are -135 on the moneyline to win against the Bruins (+114) in the game, which starts at 8:45 PM ET on ESPN+.
You can see the Predators attempt to take down the Bruins on ESPN+.
Predators vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 8:45 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Favorite: Predators (-135)
Underdog: Bruins (+114)
Over/under: 6
Predators vs. Bruins Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Bruins (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6)
Score Prediction:
Bruins 5 – Predators 2
How to Bet on Predators vs. Bruins
Predators and Bruins Betting Trends
Nashville and its opponent have gone over 6 combined goals in four of five games this season.
Boston and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in four of six games this season.
These teams are scoring 5.5 goals per game between them, 0.5 fewer than this game’s over/under.
These teams give up 7.9 goals per game combined, 1.9 more than the over/under for this match.
The Predators have failed to win all three games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
The Bruins have been an underdog twice so far this season, and went 1-1 in those games.
Predators Stats & Insights
The Predators’ two average goals per game add up to 10 total, which makes them the 32nd-ranked scoring team in the league.
The Predators are ranked 26th in NHL play in goals against this season, having conceded 23 total goals (4.6 per game).
Their goal differential (-13) ranks them 31st in the league.
The Predators shoot 5.7% as a team, ranked 32nd-best in the league.
The Predators’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 23.6 hits and 12.6 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged only 2.0 goals per game (10 total) over that time.
Defensively, the Predators have given up 18 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Bruins Stats & Insights
The Bruins’ 21 total goals (3.5 per game) are the eighth-most in the league.
The Bruins have allowed 3.3 goals per game, 20 total, which ranks 20th among league teams.
Their +1 goal differential ranks 14th in the league.
The 13.4% shooting percentage the Bruins have amassed ranks seventh in the league.
The Bruins have not had a shutout win yet this season.
They have scored 21 goals during that span.
On the defensive side, the Bruins have allowed 3.3 goals per game (20 total) over those 10 outings.
Predators Key Players to Watch
Filip Forsberg has been a top contributor on Nashville this season, with five points in five games.
Jonathan Marchessault is contributing with four points (one goal, three assists).
Juuse Saros (0-4-0) has a 3.6 goals against average and an .875 save percentage (48th in the league).
Bruins Key Players to Watch
Boston’s Cole Koepke has recorded three assists and three goals in six games, good for six points.
David Pastrnak has made a major impact for Boston this season with five points, thanks to four goals and one assist.
Jeremy Swayman has a record of 2-1-1 in four games this season, conceding 11 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 105 saves and a .905 save percentage, 28th in the league.
Predators vs. Bruins Injuries
Predators: Spencer Stastney: Personal (Out), Austin Roest: Undisclosed (Out)
Bruins: Alec Regula: Knee (Out)
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