In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 22nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 58 points this season with a 28-20-2 record, and are 34-16 ATS and 27-22 in over/under. They have a 17-8-1 home record and a 11-12-1 road record and are sitting 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 6-2 road loss to the Stars, and their previous three games were a 5-2 road win over the Blackhawks, a 4-2 home win over the Kraken, and a 3-0 home win over the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.28 goals per game and are scoring 25.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.10 goals per game and are killing 78.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 60 points and 40 assists, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 26. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 19-12-2 record, with 2.88 GAA and .903 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 9-8-0 record, with 3.09 GAA and .896 SV%.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
The Golden Knights have 60 points this season with a 24-12-12 record, and are 17-31 ATS and 25-22 in over/under. They have a 12-7-6 home record and a 12-5-6 road record and are sitting 1st in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 2-1 home loss to the Flyers, and their previous three games were a 7-2 home win over the Predators, a 6-5 home overtime win over the Maple Leafs, and a 3-2 road overtime win over the Kings.
Offensively, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring 26.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 81.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jack Eichel leads the Golden Knights with 57 points and 40 assists, while Tomas Hertl leads the team in goals with 20. Akira Schmid is the starting goalie for the Golden Knights, and he has a 15-4-5 record, with 2.45 GAA and .897 SV%. Carter Hart is the backup goalie and he has a 5-3-3 record, with 3.28 GAA and .871 SV%.
Vegas Golden Knights @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: January 22, 2026
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won each of their last four games as an underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have lost the third period in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Bruins have lost each of their last five games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last four games.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last eight games as home underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Golden Knights’ last six night games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six road games against the Bruins.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games against the Golden Knights.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Andrew Peeke has recorded a positive plus minus rating in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has scored a goal in 11 of the Golden Knights’ last 13 games as favorites.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last 10 Thursday games.
- Mark Stone has recorded a point in each of his last 12 appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.52%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (671).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (26.53%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.33).
Golden Knights vs Bruins Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Knights won 6-5 at home and have won their last three meetings against the Bruins and are 3-1 in their last 4 visits in Boston.
In this Golden Knights vs Bruins Prediction, the Golden Knights are coming as -136 road favorites. Both teams have almost the same number of points this season but the Bruins have been playing far better hockey at home. Both teams are coming off losses that ended their previous seven and six-game winning streaks, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been playing some higher-scoring games lately as they are 4-1 to the over in their last 5 games combined and their previous meeting this season had 11 total goals. Take the over 6 in this one.