The Vegas Golden Knights (32-17-6) will face the Boston Bruins (27-23-6) today at TD Garden in Boston. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on ABC. With the road team listed as the favorite and the total sitting at 5.5 goals, what’s the best bet in today’s Golden Knights vs. Bruins matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Vegas Golden Knights (-160) at Boston Bruins (+135); o/u 5.5
3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 8, 2025
TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: ABC/ESPN+
Golden Knights vs. Bruins Public Betting: Bettors Backing Underdog
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 60% of bets are on the Bruins moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Team Performance
Vegas Golden Knights: The Golden Knights recently ended a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. They have a road record of 13-11-3 this season. Notably, their power play ranks fourth in the league.
Boston Bruins: The Bruins are coming off a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers. At home, they hold an 18-8-3 record. However, their power play is ranked 30th in the NHL.
Injury Updates:
Golden Knights: William Karlsson (lower body) and Cole Schwindt (lower body) are listed as out.
Bruins: Hampus Lindholm is expected to return after the upcoming break.
Key Players to Watch:
Golden Knights: Pavel Dorofeyev has tallied 22 goals and 13 assists this season. Jack Eichel has contributed eight goals and four assists over the last ten games.
Bruins: David Pastrnak leads with 28 goals and 39 assists. Morgan Geekie has added six goals and two assists in the past ten games.
Both teams aim to enter the upcoming break on a positive note. The Golden Knights will conclude their four-game road trip with this matchup, while the Bruins look to rebound from their recent loss.
Golden Knights vs. Bruins Betting Prediction
Take the under. Vegas has played well defensively of late, allowing two or fewer goals in three out of its last four games overall. Unfortunately for the Golden Knights, they’ve also struggled offensively. They’ve been held to three or fewer goals in five consecutive games entering play today.
On the other side, the Bruins have been held to three or fewer goals in seven of their last eight games. Boson has done a decent job in goal suppression of late, allowing three or fewer goals in three straight contests.
Golden Knights vs. Bruins Prediction: UNDER 5.5