Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Dec 29, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) during the third period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Boston Bruins
Vancouver Canucks
Team Records
22-18-2
16-20-5
Where
Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
When
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Time
10:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks meet Saturday in NHL action from the Rogers Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Boston Bruins vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction.
Boston Bruins Recap
The Boston Bruins come into this game looking to add on to their 6-2 win over Edmonton last time out to sit at 21-18-2 this season. After this game, Boston will head on the road for a game against the Seattle Kraken.
Bruins Snap Six-Game Slide
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 44 points including 17 goals and a team-high 27 assists while Morgan Geekie has 41 points with a team-high 25 goals and 16 assists and Pavel Zacha has 26 points with 10 goals and 16 assists. Charlie McAvoy has 19 assists while Elias Lindholm has 25 points with 6 goals and 19 assists. Jeremy Swayman’s gone 15-10-2 with a 2.84 GAA and a .904 save percentage in goal for the Bruins while Joonas Korpisalo is 6-8 with a 3.60 GAA and an .882 save percentage so far this season.
Vancouver Canucks Recap
The Vancouver Canucks come into this game looking to this game looking to bounce back from their 4-3 shootout loss at the hands of the 16-20-4 this season. After this game, Vancouver will head on the road for a game against Buffalo.
Canucks Drop 4 Of Last 5
Elias Pettersson has 24 points with 9 goals and 15 assists. Kiefer Sherwood has 21 points with a team-high 16 goals while Conor Garland has 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists and Brock Boeser has 18 points with 9 goals and 9 assists. Evander Kane has 19 points with 6 goals and 13 assists and Filip Hronek has 23 points with 21 assists. Thatcher Demko has gone 8-8-1 with a 2.72 GAA and a .906 save percentage while Kevin Lankinen is 6-10-3 with a 3.41 GAA and an .885 save percentage in goal for Vancouver this season.
Boston Bruins @ Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
The Bruins have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The Canucks have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against the Bruins.
The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Bruins and Canucks.
The Canucks have won the third period in each of their last four night games against the Bruins when tied after the second period.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
The Canucks have lost 10 of their last 11 home games.
The road team has won 10 of the Canucks’ last 11 games.
The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 15 games against opponents on a losing streak.
The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six home games after coming off overtime.
The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last six games when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Canucks’ last four games after coming off a shootout have gone OVER the total goals line.
Five of the Bruins’ last six games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Seven of the last eight Saturday night games between teams from different divisions have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 games as favorites.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
Linus Karlsson has scored a goal in three of the Canucks’ last four games.
Marcus Pettersson has recorded an assist in three of the Canucks’ last four games as underdogs.
Kiefer Sherwood is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ hits in six or more consecutive appearances this season.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in four of the Bruins’ last five games as favorites.
Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Morgan Geekie ranks T2nd in the league for Goals (25) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.48).
The Vancouver Canucks rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.81%).
The Boston Bruins rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.79%).
The Boston Bruins rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (585).
Boston Bruins vs. Vancouver Canucks Prediction
I’m on Boston here. Right now it’s almost an automatic play, just fading the Vancouver Canucks on home ice. For whaever reason, Vancouver’s just been a lot better on the road this year and I’m not trying to deviate from what’s been cashing. The Bruins got off of the schneid last time out, and I think that Boston picks up another win here. Give me the Bruins.
