The Vegas Golden Knights (25-19-7) visit the Boston Bruins (28-10-12) Tuesday at TD Garden for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Golden Knights-Bruins odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.
Vegas has dropped five of its last six games, most recently losing a 5-4 shootout at the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 Saturday.
The Atlantic Division-leading Bruins just split a home-and-away with the Pittsburgh Penguins, falling 4-3 on the road Sunday. Boston won at Vegas 4-3 in the first meeting between the two Oct. 8.
Golden Knights at Bruins: Projected starting goalies
Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Jaroslav Halak
Fleury is 19-11-4 with a 2.85 goals against average (GAA) and a .906 save percentage. Fleury has struggled lately, winning just one of his last five starts. He allowed 4 goals on 32 shots in the shootout loss in Montreal.
Halak is 11-6-6 with a 2.49 GAA and a .918 SV%. Halak lost his last start, surrendering 4 goals on 22 shots in Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh. He is 2-3-1 in January with a 3.34 GAA and a .878 SV%, but he won his last two home starts.
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Golden Knights at Bruins: Key injuries
Golden Knights
- C Paul Stastny (face) questionable
- C William Karlsson (upper body) out
- C Cody Glass (knee) out
Bruins
- C David Krejci (upper body) questionable
- G Tuukka Rask (concussion) out
- D Connor Clifton (upper body) out
Golden Knights at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Golden Knights 4, Bruins 3
Moneyline (ML)
The Bruins (-154) are 16-2-9 at home, losing just twice in regulation, but I’m backing the GOLDEN KNIGHTS (+125). It’s a solid value play as Vegas is re-energized and re-focused with a new coach. They’ll want to close out their final game before the All-Star break with a strong performance. Plus, Fleury is 6-3-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .921 SV% on the road.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)
AVOID. Vegas (+1.5, -209) and Boston (-1.5, +170) are both under .500 vs. the PL. Vegas is 19-32 overall and 10-14 on the road vs. the PL, while the Bruins are 23-27 overall and 11-16 at home vs. the PL.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 5.5 (-134) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Eight of Vegas’ last nine games have seen at least 6 goals. That’s enough to convince me – even though Boston is 1-4 O/U in its last five games as a home favorite.
Every $1.34 wagered on the Over will profit $1 if the two combine for 6 or more goals (shootout goals do NOT count).
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Johnny’s January record: 13-9-1. Since Dec. 1: 35-19-2.
January strongest plays: 9-3. Since Dec. 1: 20-6.
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