- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Event Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
- Broadcast: Vegas 34
- Betting Odds: Bruins (+126), Golden Knights (-152)
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The Vegas Golden Knights (2-0-2) will host the Boston Bruins (3-1-0) at T-Mobile Arena this Thursday. The betting odds reflect the Bruins at +126 and the Golden Knights at -152, with an over/under set at 6.
The Boston Bruins suffered a close 4-3 defeat against the Lightning in their last game. The Bruins struggled on offense, managing to score 3 goals from 33 shots taken. Despite having 5 power play opportunities, they failed to convert. Additionally, Boston accrued 8 penalty minutes during the game.
While playing at even strength, the Bruins have allowed 9 goals while scoring 11. Their opponents have had 14 power play chances (ranked 6th in the NHL) but were unable to score any goals. Offensively, the Bruins have amassed 13 goals this season (ranked 8th in the NHL) while allowing 9. With 119 total shots, their shooting accuracy stands at 10.9%. So far, they have garnered 6 points, resulting in a points percentage of .750. Defensively, they have faced 105 shots, achieving a save percentage of .914. The Bruins have had 16 power play attempts, converting 2, giving them a conversion rate of 12.50%.
In net for the Bruins will be Jeremy Swayman. Over his career, Swayman has achieved 112 quality starts, with a quality start rate of .605. His save percentage stands at .911 across 10,075 minutes of play. He has faced 5,312 shots and made 4,839 saves, allowing 473 goals throughout his career, resulting in an average of 2.56 goals per game. Swayman holds an overall record of 103-62-22 and has started 185 games, appearing in 192 total NHL contests.
In their previous outing, Vegas battled against the Flames, clinching a 4-2 victory. Despite 2 power play chances, they were unable to score. The Golden Knights recorded 4 goals from 30 shots on goal.
Vegas has attempted 123 shots this season (5th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.38%, while conceding just 100 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 66.67% against their opponents’ 9 power play opportunities and a current save percentage of 88.0%. The Golden Knights have had 15 power play chances, achieving a conversion rate of 26.67%. They have scored 10 goals at even strength and 4 (ranked 3rd in the league) on the power play, while allowing 12 goals from 9 at even strength and 3 while shorthanded this season, totaling 14 goals and earning 6 points with a points percentage of .750.
Between the pipes for the Golden Knights will be Adin Hill, who has a career record of 96-64-15 across 189 games. His quality start rate is 52.8%, achieving 93 quality starts to date. Hill has made 4,562 saves from 5,023 shots against, resulting in a save percentage of .908. Opponents score an average of 2.62 goals per game against him, totaling 461 goals over his career. Hill has logged 9,864 minutes in net, starting 176 games.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Boston (+126)
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