| MATCHUP | Boston Bruins | Vegas Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-1-0 | 2-0-2 |
| Where | T-Mobile Center | |
| When | Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Golden Knights Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 16th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
The Golden Knights have a 2-0-2 record this season, and are 1-3 ATS and 2-1-1 in over/under. They have a 0-0-1 home record and are coming off a 4-2 road victory in Calgary. Offensively, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.50 goals per game and are scoring 26.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 66.6% of their opponent’s power plays. Jach Eichel leads Vegas with 7 points, two goals and 5 assists.
Akira Schmidt is likely in net for the Golden Knights, and he has a 2-0 record, with 1.80 GAA and .929 SV%.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have a 3-1 record this season, and are 3-1 ATS and 2-2 in over/under. They have a 1-0 road record and are coming off a 3-4 home defeat by Tampa. Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring 12.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.25 goals per game and are killing 100% of their opponent’s power plays. Jach Eichel leads Boston with 7 points, two goals and 5 assists.
Jeremy Swayman is likely in net for the Bruins, and he has a 2-0 record, with 1.00 GAA and .966 SV%.
Boston Bruins @ Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends: October 16, 2025
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have lost each of their last 11 Thursday road games.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Bruins have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six home games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games.
- The Bruins have won the third period in each of their last five games as underdogs when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine home games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Bruins’ last eight games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Thursday night games between teams from different conferences have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 24 of the Golden Knights’ last 25 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 10 of the Bruins’ last 11 road games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has scored a goal in five of the Golden Knights’ last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Shea Theodore has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight Thursday appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
- Jack Eichel ranks T1st in the league for Points (9) this season.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of the Bruins’ last seven games as underdogs.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last eight games as underdogs.
- Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 14 games as underdogs.
- Nikita Zadorov is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 5+ hits in three or more consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (66.67%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T6th in the league in power play percentage this season (26.67%).
- The Boston Bruins rank T1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (100.00%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.25).
Bruins vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Knights won both meetings against the Bruins last season. At home by 4-1 and on the road by 4-3. They are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Bruins, but the Bruins are 3-2 in their last 5 meetings in Vegas. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
In this Bruins vs Golden Knights Prediction, the Golden Knights are coming as -225 home favorites. Now that is a big number for a team with less wins this season, and has lost its only home game. The Bruins are playing good hockey so far, with elite defense, and have not allowed a single power play goal this season, with Swayman looking elite. Vegas allows 3.2 goals per game and has a terrible 66.6% power play kill. I like the guests to keep this one close, so take the Bruins by +1.5 goals in this one.