Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13
This article was published on Jan 13, 2026. Today’s picks NHL picks

The Detroit Red Wings visit the Boston Bruins at TD Garden for a regular season game. The Red Wings hold a 28-15-4 record, making them a strong contender in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Their head coach, Todd McLellan, leads the team, which ranks first in their division.
On the other side, the Boston Bruins enter the game with a 25-19-2 record. They are under the guidance of head coach Marco Sturm. The Bruins rank ninth in the conference and fifth in their division. This game will be broadcasted on TNT, starting at 7:30 PM on January 13, 2026.
Red Wings vs Bruins Game Day Info
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins
- Venue: TD Garden
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Betting Odds: Boston Bruins MoneyLine -130, Detroit Red Wings MoneyLine +109
Detroit Red Wings Team Preview
The Detroit Red Wings have been on a strong run recently. They secured a 4-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes, with Alex DeBrincat leading the way. DeBrincat had a goal and two assists in that game.
In a game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Red Wings came out on top with a 4-0 victory. Dylan Larkin contributed with a goal and an assist. This game was one of their more dominant performances with strong defense.
The Red Wings’ recent success also includes a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Patrick Kane made an impact by scoring two goals. The team has been effective in both scoring and defending in their recent games.
Boston Bruins Team Preview
The Boston Bruins have been on a roll in their recent home games. They secured a 1-0 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins with Joonas Korpisalo making 27 saves. Viktor Arvidsson scored the only goal, while the team managed 19 shots on goal.
In an earlier home game, the Bruins had an impressive 10-2 win over the New York Rangers. Marat Khusnutdinov led the charge with four goals and an assist. David Pastrnak contributed with six assists, and the team fired 34 shots on goal.
Boston also defeated the Calgary Flames 4-1 at home. Sean Kuraly played a key role with a goal and an assist. The team had 30 shots on goal and Joonas Korpisalo made 28 saves against 29 shots.
BTB Betting Pick
For the moneyline pick, the Boston Bruins are favored with a line of -130. They have strong skater stats, ranking 6th in goals and assists. The projected score is Boston 3, Detroit 2. Given these factors, picking the Bruins to win straight up seems reasonable.
For the over/under, the line is set at 6.0. Both teams have solid goaltending stats, with Boston allowing 138 goals and Detroit 135. The projected total score is 5, suggesting a lower scoring game. Therefore, taking the under at 6.0 is the recommended choice.