Predators vs Bruins Prediction 10/22/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 22nd 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 3-2-3 this year after they defeated the Blues by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Nashville had their lead cut to 3-2 in the second period, but they scored twice in the third to seal the win. The Predators were out shot by a total of 26-24, won 56.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Filip Forsberg, who had one one goal and one assist, while Juuse Saros stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Sharks by a score of 3-2 and the Golden Knights by a score of 5-3. The Predators have scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 29.6% on the power play and 85.2% on the penalty kill this season. Steven Stamkos has led the team with four goals and six assists, while Juuse Saros is 3-2-2 with a 2.82 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year.

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 7-2-1 this season after they lost to the Stars in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Boston led 2-1 after the second period, but they allowed a goal in the third and lost in OT. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 25-20, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Boston was led by James Hagens, who had one goal, while Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game.

Prior to that loss, Boston defeated the Kings by a score of 4-1 and the Ducks by a score of 4-2. The Bruins have scored 3.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.20 goals against per game, while also going 21.4% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led the team with four goals and eight assists, while Jeremy Swayman is 6-1-1 with a 1.98 goals against average and a .928 save percentage this season.

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The Bruins have won each of their last seven home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Predators have lost each of their last five games following a win.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Predators have lost the second period in each of their last seven games as road underdogs when leading after the first period.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Bruins have lost four of their last five Thursday games as favorites.
• The underdogs have won two of the last three games between the Predators and Bruins.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last three night games against Central Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Bruins’ last four night games against Central Division opponents at TD Garden have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Predators’ last six night games against the Bruins following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 15 of the Bruins’ last 16 games against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last three games as underdogs.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of the Bruins’ last three games against the Predators.
• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 14 appearances against Central Division opponents at TD Garden.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Ryan O’Reilly has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last three games.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Predators as road underdogs.

Predators vs Bruins Prediction

Boston comes into this matchup after their winning streak was snapped on Tuesday night, but they have been red hot to start the season. The Bruins are 3-1-0 at home this year, while the Predators are 1-0-2 on the road. Nashville has lost three of their last four games, but they have allowed three or fewer in three of those four. The Bruins have been the better team to start the season and they are at home. Take Boston to win in regulation here.

David Racey's Pick: Bruins To Win In Regulation