Check out our Bruins vs. Predators pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Nashville.
- The Bruins face the Predators at 3-2-1.
- The Bruins come into the game ranked 25th in shots on goal.
- The Bruins are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hockey Club.
- The Predators are set to host the Bruins at 0-5-0.
- The Predators come into the game ranked 1st in shots on goal.
- The Predators are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
Bruins vs Predators Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Predators. The game is starting at 8:45 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins.
Bruins vs. Predators Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Boston Bruins at Nashville Predators
- Where: Nashville at Bridgestone Arena
- Date: Tuesday, October 22nd
- Betting Odds NAS -1.5, BOS +107 | NAS -127 O/U 6
Bruins Preview: Do the Bruins Stand a Chance in Nashville?
Boston’s 2-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club dropped their record to 3-2-1 this season. The Bruins were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the teams combined for just 3.
Boston took the lead with a goal from Cole Koepke at 12:49 in the second period, but Utah responded with two unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime. The Bruins’ defense struggled with giveaways, committing 22 in the game.
Boston's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Utah, with Cole Koepke scoring his third goal of the season at 7:11 in the second period. The Bruins fired 23 shots on goal but were hampered by 22 giveaways.
Brad Marchand picked up his fourth assist on Koepke’s goal. The Bruins were shut out in the first and third periods and failed to convert on any of their power play opportunities.
Boston's defense will look to bounce back after giving up two late goals to Utah in their previous game. The Bruins were up 1-0 in the 3rd period before allowing the tying goal at the 5:09 mark and the game-winner just 2:46 into overtime. Jeremy Swayman made 30 saves with a 93.8% save percentage, and the defense recorded 3 takeaways and 29 hits.
Predators Preview: Pressure Builds for Nashville as Home Favorites
The Predators dropped to 0-5-0 after a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings. Nashville was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over.
Nashville initially led 1-0, but the Red Wings tied it up in the first period. The Predators evened the score again at 2-2 early in the third, but Detroit responded with three unanswered goals to seal the win.
Nashville fired 39 shots on goal, but only came away with two goals in their 5-2 loss to Detroit. Luke Schenn got the Predators on the board in the first period, while Steven Stamkos added his first goal of the season on a power play in the third.
Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault each picked up their third assists of the season, with Ryan O'Reilly adding his third assist as well. The Predators had 9 giveaways in the game.
Nashville's defense struggled late, giving up three goals in the third period, including two empty-netters. Juuse Saros made 19 saves with an 86.4% save percentage. The Predators' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 27 hits.
Bruins vs Predators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 2-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 3-7 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 3-2.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bruins have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
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Bruins vs Predators Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Bruins +1.5
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