Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22

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The Vegas Golden Knights are set to visit the Boston Bruins for an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at TD Garden on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Golden Knights have a record of 24-12-12 this season. They rank first in the Western Pacific Division. On the other hand, the Bruins hold a record of 28-20-2 and are fifth in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings with a win in this game.

Golden Knights vs Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine -134, Boston Bruins MoneyLine +113

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a tight 2-1 loss against the Philadelphia Flyers. In that game, they had 25 shots on goal but managed just one power play goal. The Golden Knights also registered 23 hits and 11 blocks during the contest.

In their previous game against the Nashville Predators, the Golden Knights secured a decisive 7-2 victory. They fired 36 shots on goal, with none of their goals coming from power plays. Top skaters like Shea Theodore and Mitchell Marner each contributed with a goal and an assist.

Jack Eichel stands out as a key player for the Golden Knights this season. He has scored 17 goals and provided 40 assists, totaling 57 points in 41 games. Eichel’s performance includes 23 hits and 26 blocks, making him an essential part of the team’s success.

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins recently faced the Dallas Stars in an away game, where they lost 6-2. Despite the loss, Morgan Geekie and Fraser Minten each scored a goal. The team managed 18 shots on goal and recorded 35 hits during the game.

In an earlier game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Bruins secured a 5-2 victory. Mason Lohrei was a standout player with two goals. Elias Lindholm and Pavel Zacha each contributed two assists to the win.

At home against the Seattle Kraken, the Bruins claimed a 4-2 win. Charlie McAvoy assisted twice and David Pastrnak scored one goal. The team had a total of 24 shots on goal, with a strong defensive effort of 16 blocks.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, choose the Vegas Golden Knights at -134 to win the game. They are the favorite and have strong skater stats, with 164 goals and 282 assists this season. Their goaltending has also been solid, allowing 136 goals, which ranks 11th.

For the over/under pick, go with the over at 6.0 (-115). The combined skater goals for both teams this season is 324, suggesting a high-scoring game. The projected total score aligns with this, likely reaching or exceeding 6 goals.