Boston Bruins vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 10/22/24

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! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 against the Bruins.

BOSTON BRUINS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:45 ET on Tuesday, October 22nd.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Bruins winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+107)
• The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Do the Bruins Have What it Takes on the Road?

Boston dropped to 3-2-1 with a 2-1 road loss to Utah. The Bruins were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.

Boston took the lead at 12:49 in the second period with a goal from Cole Koepke. However, Utah responded with goals in the third period and overtime to secure the win.

Boston’s offense was limited to just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Utah. Cole Koepke netted his third goal of the season, scoring 12:49 into the second period. The Bruins took 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first and third periods.

Boston recorded 22 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Brad Marchand picked up his fourth assist of the season on Koepke’s goal.

On the defensive side, the Bruins will look to bounce back after giving up two late goals to Utah Hockey Club, one at 14:51 in the 3rd period and another at 2:46 into overtime. Jeremy Swayman made 30 saves with a 93.8% save percentage, and the Bruins’ defense recorded 3 takeaways and 29 hits.

Pressure Builds for Nashville as Home Favorites

Nashville dropped to 0-5-0 after a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings. The Predators were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.

The Predators took an early lead with a goal from Luke Schenn at 11:12 in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with five straight goals. Nashville tied it up again at 2-2 with a goal from Steven Stamkos at 19:28 in the third period, but Detroit pulled away with three more goals, including two empty-netters.

Luke Schenn netted his first goal of the season at the 11:12 mark in the first period, while Steven Stamkos followed with his first, tying the game 2-2 with a power-play goal at 19:28 in the third period. The Predators fired 39 shots on goal, but only managed to find the net twice.

Nashville had 9 giveaways in the game and recorded 4 assists. Ryan O’Reilly picked up his third assist of the season on Schenn’s goal, while Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault each earned their third assists on Stamkos’ power-play goal.

Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal at 6:34 in the first period, and after tying the game 2-2 early in the third, they allowed three more, including two empty-netters. Juuse Saros made 19 saves with an 86.4% save percentage.