In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 17 points this season with a 8-2-1 record and a 4-1-0 home record. They are 8-2 ATS and 4-6 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-0 home win against the Predators and will face the Hurricanes and Blues next.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.82 goals per game and are scoring 22.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.00 goals per game and are killing 80.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 16 points, adding a team-high 6 goals and a team-high 10 assists. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 6-1-1 record, with 1.98 GAA and .928 SV%. Michael DiPietro is the backup goalie and he has a 2-1-0 record, with 1.69 GAA and .941 SV%.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 13 points this season with a 6-4-1 record and a 4-2-1 road record. They are 7-4 ATS and 6-5 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-2 road win against the Senators and will face the Sabres and Canucks next.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring 25.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.27 goals per game and are killing 80.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 14 points, adding a team-high 5 goals and a team-high 9 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 3-4-0 record, with 3.43 GAA and .883 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 3-0-1 record, with 2.37 GAA and .917 SV%.
San Jose Sharks @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: October 24, 2026
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won eight of their last nine home games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost six of their last seven night games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at TD Garden.
- The Sharks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Bruins.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Sharks’ last eight games.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in 19 of their last 25 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sharks have won the second period in each of their last three night games following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Bruins’ last 11 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Sharks’ last four road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 13 Saturday games.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored a goal in five of the Bruins’ last six home games against the Sharks.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Fraser Minten has scored two goals against the Sharks this season – most against any opponent.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last seven Saturday night road games.
- Dmitry Orlov has recorded two assists against the Bruins this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.00).
- The Boston Bruins are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The San Jose Sharks rank T6th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.71%).
- The San Jose Sharks rank T1st in the league in short handed goals this season (3).
Sharks vs Bruins Prediction
The Bruins are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Sharks and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Boston.
In this Sharks vs Bruins Prediction, the Bruins are coming as -180 home favorites. The Sharks have managed to string a couple of back-to-back wins but they are in the final stop of a brutal road trip, playing their sixth straight game on the road and their fourth in six days. They will be facing a red-hot Bruins team that is 6-1 in its last 7 games and 4-1 at home this season, while having the second-best defense in hockey and excellent goaltending. Take the Bruins to win this one at home.