Predators vs Bruins Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 27th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 24-23-4 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Nashville cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third to seal the loss. The Predators were out shot by a total of 30-29, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Marchessault and Stamkos, while Saros stopped 26 out of 30 shots, which was an .867 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville defeated the Senators by a score of 5-3, but lost to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 before that. The Predators have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 52 points. Nashville has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 3.41 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with 18 goals and 32 assists, while Filip Forsberg has added 19 goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 20-17-3 with a 3.04 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 30-20-3 this season after they lost to the Rangers in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Boston led 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with about six minutes left and lost in overtime. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 28-24, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie and Lindholm (2), while Korpisalo stopped 24 out of 28 shots, which was an .857 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Canadiens by a score of 4-3 and the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3. The Bruins have won eight of their last ten games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 63 points. Boston has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 27.6% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 21 goals and 43 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 28 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 20-12-2 with a 2.89 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season. 

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The Bruins have won each of their last seven games at TD Garden.
• The Predators have lost four of their last five away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games at TD Garden when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
• The home team has won the first period in five of the Bruins’ last six games.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Predators have won 10 of their last 11 night games following a loss.
• The Bruins have lost four of their last five night games after coming off overtime.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last five road games against the Bruins.
• The Predators have won the third period in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Predators’ last five road games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Bruins’ last four games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 11 Tuesday night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Predators’ last 13 games following a loss.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances against Central Division opponents at TD Garden.
• Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in six of the Bruins’ last seven games against Central Division opponents at TD Garden.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Steven Stamkos has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last three road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Predators vs Bruins Prediction 

Nashville comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed at least five goals in all three of those losses. The Predators are 10-11-2 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 19-8-1 at home. Boston has split their last four games and they will be on a back to back, as they lost to the Rangers on Monday. The Bruins have gone over 6.5 goals in five straight games, while Nashville has gone over 6.5 goals in five straight. Take the over once again here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5