- The Bruins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Sharks vs. Bruins Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN+ | NESN | NSCA
The San Jose Sharks (6-4-1) visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins (8-2-1) on Oct. 24 in Boston, MA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Bruins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+120).
The Sharks vs. Bruins Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Sharks vs. Bruins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Sharks | +1.5 -145 | 6.5 -110 | +165 |
| Bruins | -1.5 +120 | 6.5 -110 | -200 |
Sharks vs Bruins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Bruins will win this game with 62.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sharks vs Bruins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Sharks will cover the spread with 58.4% 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
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+5.45 Units / 13% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+4.75 Units / 29% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 away games (+4.55 Units / 37% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games (+3.80 Units / 22% ROI)
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+12.55 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+9.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 2P Puck Line in their last 7 games (+8.95 Units / 94% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+8.75 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.20 Units / 26% ROI)
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 6-5 against the spread this NHL season (-2.55 Units / -12.81% ROI).
- Sharks are 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.8 Units /25.23% ROI
- Sharks are 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.05 Units / 0.4% ROI
- Sharks are 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units /-12.2% ROI
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 9-2 against the spread this NHL season (+9.95 Units /56.53% ROI).
- Bruins are 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 43.03% ROI
- Bruins are 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -31.45% ROI
- Bruins are 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.75 Units / 22.92% ROI
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Sharks are 10-23 (.303) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 5-11 (.312) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2025-26 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 21-39 (.350) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 62-107 (.367) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Bruins are 49-39 (.557) since the start of the 2025-26 season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are 6-3 (.667) this season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are 1-59 (.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 were 43-36 (.544) last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
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 have scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the second period since the start of the 2025-26 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Sharks scored on 15% of second chance opportunities in the 2024-25 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins have 5.7 rush chances per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Bruins have scored on 21% 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 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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 3.8 goals per game in the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.0
The Sharks allowed 333 cycle chances against the power play in the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks have allowed 3.7 goals per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
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 0.6 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Bruins have allowed opponents to score on 4% of cycle chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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