Boston Bruins (26-22-6) vs Minnesota Wild (31-18-4)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (TD Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Bruins -130 / Minnesota Wild +110 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 4th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 31-18-4 this year after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 6-0 in their last game. Minnesota allowed one goal in the first period, two in the second, and three in the third for the shutout loss. The Wild were outshot by a total of 52-16, won 29.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Minnesota was led by Eriksson Ek, who had four shots on goal, while Gustavsson stopped 46 out of 52 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Wild defeated the Canadiens by a score of 4-0 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-1. Minnesota has won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Central standings with 66 points. Minnesota has scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 19.4% on the power play and 70.1% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov is the leading scorer for Minnesota, but he is out with an injury, while Marco Rossi has added 18 goals, 28 assists, and 92 shots on goal. Filip Gustavsson is 20-11-3 with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 26-22-6 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Boston led 4-1 after two periods, but they did allow two goals in the third in the win. The Bruins recorded 25 shots on goal, won 39.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Coyle, Pastrnak (3), Zacha, and McAvoy, while Swayman stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bruins lost to the Jets by a score of 6-2 and the Sabres by a score of 7-2. Boston has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Atlantic standings with 58 points. Boston has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 3.22 goals against per game, while also going 15.2% on the power play and 75.0% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 27 goals, 38 assists, and 221 shots on goal, while Brad Marchand has added 19 goals, 23 assists, and 154 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 17-17-4 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year.
Why the Bruins will beat the Wild
- The Bruins have won each of their last seven games as home favorites.
- The home team has covered the puck line in six of the Bruins’ last seven games.
- The Wild have lost the third period in three of their last four night games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last six night games at TD Garden following a home win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Tuesday night games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Wild’s last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last 13 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Bruins’ last six home games against the Wild.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last four games against the Wild.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against the Wild.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last six home games.
- David Pastrnak has scored the last goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games at TD Garden.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in three of his last four road appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one point in each of the Wild’s last 12 Tuesday night road games.
- Jonas Brodin has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Wild’s last game.
Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they are coming off of a blowout loss and will be on the road for this game. The Wild are 20-6-3 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 17-8-3 at home. Boston has lost two of their last three games and they allowed a combined 13 goals in those two losses. The Bruins have had a very inconsistent season so far this year, but they have played well at home. This Minnesota team has been elite on the road, but I have a hard time backing them without Kaprizov. Take the Bruins here.