Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/1

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The Boston Bruins are set to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL regular season game. The Bruins have a record of 32-20-3 and are led by head coach Marco Sturm. They hold the 7th spot in the conference and rank 5th in their division. The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium, with the action starting at 6:30 PM on ESPN.

On the other side, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a strong season record of 34-14-4. Under the guidance of head coach Jon Cooper, they sit at the top of the Eastern Atlantic Division and the conference. The Lightning will aim to maintain their standing as they play at home. Fans can look forward to an exciting game on Sunday evening.

Bruins vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Raymond James Stadium
  • Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Boston Bruins Puck Line: +1.5 (-150)
    • Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line: -1.5 (+123)
    • Boston Bruins MoneyLine: +177
    • Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: -215
    • Over/Under: 5.5

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have been in strong form recently, winning four of their last five games. They managed to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3, with Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each scoring a goal and adding two assists. The Bruins’ offense has been productive, scoring 184 goals this season, which ranks them fourth in the league.

David Pastrnak is a key player for the Bruins, with 22 goals and 47 assists in 50 games. Morgan Geekie has also been contributing with 30 goals and 20 assists. The Bruins have been effective on the power play, scoring 42 power-play goals this season, placing them fourth overall.

In the goaltending department, Joonas Korpisalo has played in 21 games with 502 saves. Jeremy Swayman has been more active with 969 saves in 37 games. The Bruins’ defensive efforts include 853 blocks, ranking them sixth in the league, demonstrating a solid defensive lineup to support their goalies.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been performing well in their recent home games. They recently won against the Winnipeg Jets with a score of 4-1, taking 37 shots on goal. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves in this game.

In another recent game, the Lightning secured a 2-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth. They scored both goals on the power play, with Vasilevskiy stopping all 28 shots. The team had 18 hits and 20 blocks in this game.

Skaters like Nikita Kucherov and Darren Raddysh have been key players for the Lightning. Kucherov leads with 82 points in 48 games, while Raddysh has contributed 47 points in 46 games. Vasilevskiy remains strong in goal with 798 saves this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorites to win against the Boston Bruins. With a moneyline of -215, the Lightning have a strong chance to secure the win. The Bruins are the underdogs with a moneyline of +177, but the Lightning’s strong skater and goaltending stats suggest they will come out on top. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of the Lightning.

For the over/under pick, the current line is set at 5.5. Given the projected score of 4-2, the total points would be 6, which suggests taking the over at -126. Both teams have shown the ability to score, and the stats indicate a game with enough goals to surpass the total of 5.5.