| MATCHUP | San Jose Sharks | Boston Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-4 | 8-2 |
| Spread | +1.5 -155 | -1.5 130 |
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-112) | Under 6.5 (-108) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 24th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 6-4-1 this season after they defeated the Senators by a score of 6-2 in their last game. San Jose had their lead cut to 4-2 in the third period, but they scored the last two goals to seal the win. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 43-28, won 44.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose was led by Jacob Trouba, who had one goal and one assist, while Yaroslav Askarov stopped 41 out of 43 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Canadiens by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-1 before that. The Sharks have scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 25.7% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led the team with five goals and nine assists, while Yaroslav Askarov is 3-4-0 with a 3.43 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this season.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 8-2-1 this year after they defeated the Predators by a score of 6-0 in their last game. Boston scored two goals in the first period, two in the second, and two in the third in the shutout win. The Bruins out shot Nashville by a total of 31-28, won 53.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Boston was led by David Pastrnak, who had two goals and two assists, while Michael DiPietro stopped all 28 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Boston lost to the Stars by a score of 1-0, but did beat the Kings by a score of 4-1 before that. The Bruins have scored 3.82 goals per game and they have allowed 2.00 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led the team with six goals and 10 assists, while Jeremy Swayman is 6-1-1 with a 1.98 goals against average and a .928 save percentage this year.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won eight of their last nine games against the Sharks at TD Garden.
- The Sharks have lost four of their last five games at TD Garden following a road win.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have won the second period in each of their last four games as favorites.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Sharks and Bruins.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last six Saturday games as road underdogs.
- The Sharks have won the second period in three of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Sharks’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 Saturday at TD Garden.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- David Pastrnak has scored a goal in five of the Bruins’ last six games against the Sharks at TD Garden.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last four games against the Bruins.
Sharks vs Bruins Prediction
Boston comes into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NHL to start the season and they have scored 4+ goals in four of their last five games. The Bruins are 4-1-0 at home this year, while the Sharks are 4-2-1 on the road. San Jose has won two in a row and they have scored 10 goals in those two wins. Both offenses are starting to produce, so I like the over in this one.