- The Bruins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Bruins vs. Sharks Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN | NESN
The Boston Bruins (4-2-0) visit SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks (3-2-0) on Oct. 13 in San Jose, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 11:00 pm.
The Bruins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Bruins vs. Sharks Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Bruins vs. Sharks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Bruins | -1.5 +200 | 6 +100 | -110 |
| Sharks | +1.5 -275 | 6 -120 | -110 |
Bruins vs Sharks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sharks will win this game with 50.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Bruins vs Sharks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Bruins will cover the spread with 70.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+8.15 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 12 of their last 15 away games (+7.90 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 away games (+5.90 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+5.20 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 games (+4.60 Units / 27% ROI)
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+8.20 Units / 91% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+4.60 Units / 55% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 2P Puck Line in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.10 Units / 42% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.60 Units / 31% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+3.15 Units / 38% ROI)
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 4-2 against the spread this NHL season (+2.05 Units / 19.07% ROI).
- Bruins are 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.1 Units /31.58% ROI
- Bruins are 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -7.14% ROI
- Bruins are 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.05 Units /-0.78% ROI
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 2-3 against the spread this NHL season (-2.3 Units /-28.57% ROI).
- Sharks are 3-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 33.33% ROI
- Sharks are 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.55 Units / -27.19% ROI
- Sharks are 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units / 15.32% ROI
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Bruins are 1-57 (.017) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .132
The Bruins are 43-36 (.544) since the start of the 2025-26 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are 75-84 (.472) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are winless (0-25) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2025-26 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Sharks are 9-22 (.290) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 56-103 (.352) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 28-68 (.292) when recording less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .480
The Sharks are 19-38 (.333) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have scored on 20% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins have scored on 24% of rush chances on the power play since the start of the 2025-26 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Bruins have scored on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2025-26 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins scored on 19% of second chance opportunities in the 2024-25 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks scored on 8% of rush chances in the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Sharks scored on 5% of second chance opportunities on the power play in the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Sharks are 9-22 (.290) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks have 6.0 rush chances per game since the start of the 2025-26 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage in the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Bruins have made 1.0 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7
The Bruins have allowed opponents to score on 7% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Bruins have allowed 0.6 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play in the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Sharks allowed 333 cycle chances against the power play in the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks have a .889 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900
The Sharks have allowed 3.7 goals per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.0
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