The Boston Bruins (3-2-1) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (0-5-0) on Tuesday, October 22nd. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on ESPN+. Both the Bruins and Predators will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:45 ET.
Bruins vs Predators
The Boston Bruins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Boston fell to 3-2-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The Bruins were favored on the puck line at -1.5 goals, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.
Boston took the lead with a goal at 12:49 in the second period, but Utah responded with goals in the third period and overtime. Cole Koepke scored the lone goal for the Bruins.
The Nashville Predators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Predators fell to 0-5-0 after a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings. Nashville was favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals surpassed the total, and the Predators failed to cover the puck line.
Nashville led 1-0 after a goal from Luke Schenn at 11:12 in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with five straight goals. Steven Stamkos tied it at 2-2 early in the third period, but Detroit pulled away with three more goals, including two empty-netters.
Boston Offense Breakdown
Cole Koepke netted his third goal of the season for the Bruins, who fired 23 shots on goal but only scored once in their 2-1 loss to Utah. Brad Marchand earned his fourth assist on Koepke’s goal, which came at 7:11 in the second period.
Boston struggled with giveaways, committing 22 in the game. They were held scoreless in the first and third periods, with their lone goal coming in the second.
Predators Offense Breakdown
Nashville fired 39 shots on goal but managed just two scores in their 5-2 loss to Detroit. Luke Schenn netted his first goal of the season in the first period, while Steven Stamkos added his first, a power-play goal, with 32 seconds gone in the third.
Ryan O’Reilly picked up his third assist of the season on Schenn’s goal, and Gustav Nyquist earned his first assist. Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault each recorded their third assists on Stamkos’ power-play goal.
Boston Team Defense
Defensively, the Bruins will be looking to bounce back after giving up two late goals to Utah, one at 14:51 in the 3rd period and another at 2:46 in overtime. Jeremy Swayman made 30 saves with a 93.8% save percentage, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 29 hits.
Nashville Team Defense
Nashville’s defense struggled late, giving up three goals in the third period, including two empty-netters. Juuse Saros made 19 saves with an 86.4% save percentage. The Predators’ defense also registered 5 takeaways and 27 hits.
Bruins vs Predators Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Bruins offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Boston posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Across their three previous home games, Nashville has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 0-3.
Bruins vs Predators Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Bruins to take down the Predators on the road. With the moneyline currently at +107, I’m placing my bet on the Bruins straight-up.
Our projections have the Bruins pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Bruins, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:October 22, 2024 Bruins, Predators