Predators vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - Oct. 22

The Boston Bruins (7-2-1), coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars, host the Nashville Predators (3-2-3) at TD Garden on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators knocked off the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in their last game.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

Predators vs. Bruins Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Bruins 4, Predators 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-159)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Bruins (-1.5)

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Bruins Splits and Trends

• The Bruins have a 7-2-1 record overall, with a 1-1-2 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
• Boston is 1-0-1 (three points) in its two games decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Bruins recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
• Boston lost in overtime in the only game this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
• The Bruins have scored at least three goals seven times, and are 7-0-0 in those games.
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Boston is undefeated (2-0-0, four points).
• The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 5-2-1 to register 11 points.

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have a 3-2-3 record this season and are -3-3 in games that have required overtime.
• Nashville has earned three points (1-0-1) in its two games decided by one goal.
• This season the Predators registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Nashville has four points (1-1-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Predators have scored more than two goals in three games, earning five points from those contests.
• Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in four games this season and has recorded five points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent, Nashville is 0-1-1 (one point) this season.
• The Predators have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 3-1-2 to register eight points.

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Predators vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

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