| MATCHUP | Boston Bruins | San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-2-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 -285 | -1.5 230 |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 6 points this season with a 3-2-0 record and a 2-1-0 home record. They are 3-2 ATS and 2-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-3 home loss to the Oilers and will face the Predators and Red Wings next.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 2.60 goals per game and are scoring 15.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.40 goals per game and are killing 81.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 6 points, adding a team-high 5 assists, while Tyler Toffoli leads the team in goals with 2. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 2-2-0 record, with 3.71 GAA and .860 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 1-0-0 record, with 1.97 GAA and .923 SV%.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 8 points this season with a 4-2-0 record and a 1-1-0 away record. They are 4-2 ATS and 3-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-1 home win over the Flyers and will face the Ducks and Kings next.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring 18.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.17 goals per game and are killing 81% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 7 points, adding a team-high 5 assists and a team-high 2 goals. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 4-1-0 record, with 1.79 GAA and .932 SV%. Michael DiPietro is the backup goalie and he has a 0-1-0 record, with 3.11 GAA and .897 SV%.
Boston Bruins @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: October 13, 2026
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The home team has won four of the last five games between the Bruins and Sharks.
- The Bruins have lost four of their last five night games following a win.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 12 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games following a win.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in seven of their last eight road games when leading after the second period.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Sharks have lost 20 of their last 23 night games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Bruins have won 14 of their last 17 games against the Sharks.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Bruins have won the first period in seven of their last eight road games against the Sharks following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six night games between the Bruins and Sharks have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Bruins’ last four games against the Sharks following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight night games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Bruins’ last four night games.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Mason Marchment has scored at least one goal in four of his last five home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mason Marchment has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances against the Bruins.
- Macklin Celebrini ranks T4th in the league for multi-assist games (2) this season.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- JJ Peterka has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against the Sharks.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded an assist in seven of his last eight road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- JJ Peterka has scored seven career goals against the Sharks – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank T31st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.20).
- The San Jose Sharks rank T30th in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.60).
- The Boston Bruins rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.17).
- The Boston Bruins rank 3rd in the league in penalty minutes this season (81).
Bruins vs Sharks Prediction
The Sharks have won their last three meetings against the Bruins, but the Bruins have won the seven meetings before that. Under is 7-1-1 in their last 9 meetings.
In this Bruins vs Sharks Prediction, the Sharks are coming as -110 home favorites. The Bruins have been in far better form with back-to-back wins with a combined 11-2 score, while the Sharks have lost two of their last three and have scored just four goals in that span. The Bruins are better both offensively and defensively, while having a better power play and goaltending. Take the Bruins to win this one on the road.