| MATCHUP | Boston Bruins | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 34-21-5 | 27-26-8 |
| Spread | +1.5 -265 | -1.5 215 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (100) | Under 6.5 (-120) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Thursday, March 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Boston Bruins and the Nashville Predators meet Thursday in NHL action from the Bridgestone Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators prediction.
Boston Bruins Recap
The Boston Bruins come into this game looking to add on to their 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last time out to sit at 34-21-5 this season. After this game, Boston will head home for a game against Washington.
Bruins Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 72 points including 22 goals and a team-high 50 assists while Morgan Geekie has 55 points with a team-high 33 goals and 22 assists and Pavel Zacha has 39 points with 15 goals and 24 assists. Charlie McAvoy has 36 assists while Elias Lindholm has 38 points with 11 goals and 27 assists. Jeremy Swayman’s gone 23-13-3 with a 2.85 GAA and a .905 save percentage in goal for the Bruins while Joonas Korpisalo is 11-8-2 with a 3.11 GAA and an .896 save percentage so far this season.
Nashville Predators Recap
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss at the hands of Columbus last time out to sit at 27-26-8 this season. After this game, Nashville will head on the road for a game against Buffalo.
Predators Lose 3 In A Row
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators in scoring with 59 points along with 22 goals and 37 assists while Filip Forsberg has 50 points with 27 goals and 23 assists. Erik Haula has 30 points with 9 goals and 21 assists and Luke Evangelista has 46 points with 38 assists as well this season. Michael Bunting has 31 points with 13 goals and 18 assists and Steven Stamkos has 47 points with a team-high 30 goals this season. Juuse Saros has gone 21-18-6 with a 3.19 GAA and an .892 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 6-8-2 with a 3.15 GAA and an .888 save percentage so far this season.
Boston Bruins @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: March 5, 2026
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The home team has won each of the Bruins’ last 11 games.
- The Bruins have lost each of their last five road games.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight road games following a win.
- The Predators have won the third period in each of their last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won eight of their last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Predators have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 16 of their last 17 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites.
- The Predators have lost the first period in seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Bruins and Predators have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Predators’ last eight games.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last four home games.
- Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Steven Stamkos ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (9) this season.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Morgan Geekie ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (24.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.44).
- The Nashville Predators have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on February, 2.
- The Boston Bruins rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.57%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.06%).
Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators Prediction
I’m leaning towards Nashville here. Not a game I’m necessarily rushing to bet, but the Predators at least play their best hockey at home and Boston’s really been having issues getting the job done when it comes to their play on the road and I think that Nashville steals one at home here. Give me Nashville.