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Bruins vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Odds (Continue to Fade Vegas Until Further Notice)

By Iain MacMillan

The Bruins and Golden Knights will face-off for the second time this NHL season on Thursday night.
The Bruins and Golden Knights will face-off for the second time this NHL season on Thursday night. / Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
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The Boston Bruins continue their road trip tonight when they head to Sin City to take on the Vegas Golden Knights.

This will be the fifth straight road game for the Bruins. They'll wrap up in Columbus on Saturday before finally heading home for a three-game stretch.

The Golden Knights snapped their losing streak on Tuesday against the Sharks, but they have work to do if they want to re-gain the lead in the Pacific Division. They currently sit six points back from the Flames, who have two games in hand on Vegas.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's interconference matchup.

Bruins vs. Golden Knights Odds and Total

Moneyline:

  • Bruins -108
  • Golden Knights -112

Puck line:

  • Bruins +1.5 (-270)
  • Golden KNights -1.5 (+220)

Total:

  • 5.5 (Over -120/Under +100)

Bruins vs. Golden Knights Betting Trends

  • The UNDER is 6-3 in the Bruins' last nine games.
  • Bruins are 5-1 in their last six games against the Golden Knights.
  • The UNDER is 5-1 in the Golden Knights' last six games.
  • Golden Knights are 2-5 in their last seven games.
  • The UNDER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these teams.
 

Bruins vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights continue to be one of the most overrated teams in the NHL, and while they may seem enticing to bet on as slight home favorites, I'll be fading them and taking the Bruins.

They rank 25th in the NHL in high danger scoring chances against per 60 minutes over their last 25 games, and now they're playing one of the best defensive teams in the Bruins who are second in expected goals against, and fifth in high danger scoring chances against during the same stretch.

Vegas has also struggled to find the back of the net recently, ranking 29th in shooting percentage, scoring on just 8.05 percent of shot attempts.

I'll back the Bruins as slight road underdogs.

Pick: Bruins -108

Iain is 41-37-2 (+1.36 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.

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