Golden Knights vs Bruins Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 22nd at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 24-12-12 this season after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Vegas tied the game at one late in the second, but they allowed the only goal in the third for the loss. The Golden Knights out shot Philadelphia by a total of 25-17, won 37.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-7 on the power play in the game. Vegas got their lone goal from Hertl, while Hill stopped 15 out of 17 shots, which was an .882 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Predators by a score of 7-2 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-5. The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 60 points. Vegas has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 26.5% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 17 goals and 40 assists, while Mitch Marner has added 12 goals and 39 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Akira Schmid, who is 15-4-5 with a 2.45 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 28-20-2 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Boston allowed the first six goals in the game, but did score twice in the third to avoid the shutout. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 37-18, won 35.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie and Minten, while Swayman stopped 28 out of 34 shots, which was an .824 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 5-2 and the Kraken by a score of 4-2. The Bruins have won six of their last seven games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 58 points. Boston has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 25.5% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 20 goals and 40 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 26 goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 19-12-2 with a 2.88 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year. 

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The Bruins have won each of their last four games as an underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games following a road loss.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have lost the third period in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight games.
• The Bruins have lost each of their last five games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last four games.
• The Golden Knights have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as favorites.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Bruins’ last eight games as home underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Golden Knights’ last six night games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six road games against the Bruins.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games against the Golden Knights.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has scored a goal in 11 of the Golden Knights’ last 13 games as favorites.
• Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last 10 Thursday games.

Golden Knights vs Bruins Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup playing very good hockey over the last few weeks, but both are coming off of a loss in their last game. Boston is 17-8-1 at home this year, while Vegas is 12-5-6 on the road. The Golden Knights have allowed two goals in four of their last five games and they have scored at least six in three of their last five. The Bruins have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five and with both teams playing elite defense right now, I like the under in this matchup.

David Racey's Pick: Under 6.5