Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/13/2025

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The Boston Bruins will host the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden for an NHL regular-season game. This game is set for Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NHLN.

Boston comes into the game with a perfect 3-0 record. They hold the second spot in both the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, is looking for their first win, sitting at 0-2 and ranked last in the division.

Lightning vs Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine -164, Boston Bruins MoneyLine +139

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning are on a tough streak. They have lost their last three games. They fell to the New Jersey Devils 5-3 and the Ottawa Senators 5-4.

Brayden Point is a key player for the Lightning. He has scored 1 goal and made 3 points in 2 games. Darren Raddysh has also contributed with 1 goal and 3 points.

In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy has been busy. He has made 53 saves in 2 games. However, he has allowed 9 goals, which the team will need to address.

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have been on a roll with their recent games. They secured a 3-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres at home on October 11, 2025. Earlier, they edged out the Chicago Blackhawks with a close 4-3 victory on October 9, 2025.

David Pastrnak is a key player for the Bruins, with 1 goal and 3 assists in just three games. Elias Lindholm is also performing well, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. Pavel Zacha adds to the team’s strength with 1 goal and 2 assists in the same span.

In the net, Jeremy Swayman has been solid with 2 wins and 56 saves in two games. Joonas Korpisalo also adds depth, with a win and 21 saves in his game. The Bruins’ defense has been steady, allowing only 5 goals in their recent performances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the Boston Bruins with a moneyline of -164. The Lightning have shown strong performance with 7 goals and 14 assists this season. Given their current form, picking the Tampa Bay Lightning to win straight up is a solid choice.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. With Tampa Bay’s goalie allowing 9 goals and Boston’s goalie allowing 5, the projected score is close to the line. However, with both teams’ offensive stats, the recommendation is to go with the Over at 6.0 (-112).