Predators vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - Oct. 22

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

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's game.

Predators vs. Bruins Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Bruins 4, Predators 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-156)
• 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 are 1-1-2 in overtime contests on their way to a 7-2-1 overall record.
• Boston has three points (1-0-1) in the two games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Bruins scored just one goal, they lost both times.
• Boston lost in overtime in the only game this season when it scored exactly 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 opponents, Boston is undefeated (2-0-0, four points).
• The Bruins have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 5-2-1 (11 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have earned a record of -3-3 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 3-2-3.
• In the two games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
• This season the Predators scored only 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 three times, earning five points from those matchups (2-0-1).
• This season, Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal in four games and registered five points with a record of 1-0-3.
• When it outshoots its opponent, Nashville is 0-1-1 (one point) this season.
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Predators went 3-1-2 in those contests (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+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

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