How to Pick the Bruins vs. Golden Knights Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights -- the former coming off a loss, the latter a win -- will face each other on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, at TD Garden in Boston. The sportsbooks have made the Bruins solid favorites at -162 on the moneyline, and the Golden Knights are at +136.

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Bruins vs. Golden Knights Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, 29 of Boston's 60 games have gone over Thursday's total of 5.5 goals.
• So far this season, 30 games Vegas has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The Bruins score 3.32 goals per game, compared to the Golden Knights' average of 3.19, adding up to 1.0 more goals than this contest's over/under of 5.5.
• The 5.5 goals per game combined these two teams concede is equal to the total for this contest.

Moneyline Pick

Bruins Moneyline: -162

• In the 52 times this season the Bruins have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 29-23 in those games.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter, Boston has compiled a 17-9 record (winning 65.4% of its games).
• The Bruins have a 61.8% chance (based on the moneyline's implied probability) to win this matchup.

Golden Knights Moneyline: +136

• Vegas has earned an upset victory 13 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• When the Golden Knights' moneyline odds are +136 or longer, they has won their only game.
• Vegas has a 42.4% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Boston 4, Vegas 2

Bruins Leaders

• David Pastrnak has been critical to Boston's offense this season, recording 85 points in 60 games.
• Brad Marchand has 26 goals and 27 assists for Boston to compile 53 total points (0.9 per game).
• With 48 points through 60 games (21 goals and 27 assists), Charlie Coyle has been an important part of Boston's offense this season.
• As Boston's top goalie, Jeremy Swayman has recorded 18 wins and 6 losses this season while allowing 79 goals with 908 saves.

Golden Knights Points Leaders

• Mark Stone's 16 goals and 37 assists in 56 matchups give him 53 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
• Jonathan Marchessault has made a big impact for Vegas this season with 51 points, thanks to 32 goals and 19 assists.
• Vegas' Jack Eichel has 44 points, courtesy of 19 goals (third on team) and 25 assists (second).
• Logan Thompson has a record of 17-11-5 in 34 games this season, conceding 90 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 875 saves and a .908 save percentage, 27th in the league.

Bruins' Schedule

Golden Knights' Schedule

Boston vs. Vegas Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, NESN, and SCRIPPS
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: TD Garden

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