Seattle Kraken vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/15

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The Seattle Kraken are set to take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. This NHL regular season game will happen on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

Seattle Kraken, with a record of 21-16-9, are led by head coach Lane Lambert. They are currently ranked 3rd in the Western Pacific Division. The Boston Bruins, led by head coach Marco Sturm, have a record of 26-19-2 and hold the 5th spot in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Kraken vs Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Boston Bruins
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Boston Bruins -168, Seattle Kraken +141

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have had a mix of results recently. They won against the New York Rangers with a score of 4-2 but lost to the New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes, and Minnesota Wild by a single goal each. In these games, the team has struggled with scoring, averaging just over two goals per game.

Jared McCann has been a standout player for the Kraken. He has scored in multiple recent games, including a goal and an assist against both the Devils and the Bruins. Vince Dunn has also contributed with assists, particularly in the game against the Wild where he had two assists.

Goaltender Philipp Grubauer has been busy in the net. He made 31 saves against the Wild and 23 saves against the Devils. His performance has been crucial in keeping the games close, even in the losses.

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have been on a strong winning streak at home. They recently secured a 3-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, firing 41 shots on goal. Joonas Korpisalo didn’t face any shots but recorded the win.

Before facing Detroit, the Bruins edged out the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 1-0 win. The team managed 19 shots, and Joonas Korpisalo stopped all 27 shots from the Penguins. Viktor Arvidsson scored the only goal in that game.

The Bruins’ attack was in full swing against the New York Rangers, achieving a 10-2 win. Marat Khusnutdinov had a standout performance with four goals. David Pastrnak contributed with six assists, showing his playmaking ability.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, go with the Boston Bruins at -168. The Bruins have a higher rank in goals and assists, indicating strong offensive performance. The projected score is Boston 4, Seattle 2, supporting the Bruins’ favored status.

For the over/under pick, take the under at 6.0 (-112). Both teams have strong goaltending stats, with Boston ranked 5th in goals against. The projected total is 6, suggesting a close call, but the under is more favorable given the defensive strengths.