Predators vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - October 22

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The Nashville Predators (0-5, riding a five-game losing streak) host the Boston Bruins (3-2-1) at Bridgestone Arena. The contest on Tuesday, October 22 begins at 8:45 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which team will bring home the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

Predators vs. Bruins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Bruins 5, Predators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Bruins (+114)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

  • Nashville has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Predators have scored three or more goals two times, but are 0-2-0 in those games.
  • In the three games when Nashville has recorded a single power-play goal, it lost every time.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is winless (0-3-0).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents twice, and lost both times.

Bruins Splits and Trends

  • The Bruins have a record of 3-2-1 this season and are 1-1-2 in overtime contests.
  • Boston has earned three points (1-1-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Bruins scored just one goal in one game and they lost in overtime.
  • Boston has won the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-0-0, two points).
  • The Bruins have scored more than two goals in four games, earning four points from those contests.
  • Boston has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent, Boston is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
  • The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 1-1-1 to register three points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Predators Rank Predators AVG Bruins AVG Bruins Rank
30th 2 Goals Scored 3.5 10th
31st 4.6 Goals Allowed 3.33 17th
1st 35.2 Shots 26.2 28th
5th 27.4 Shots Allowed 29.3 18th
17th 18.75% Power Play % 16% 21st
7th 86.67% Penalty Kill % 82.76% 13th

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