Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Blackhawks

The Boston Bruins meet the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 17.

We think that the Bruins should prove too strong for the Blackhawks. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back them and there’s juice in the -120 available.

Boston Bruins beat Seattle Kraken in their previous game, making it five straight victories. It was a 4-2 home win at TD Garden. David Pastrnak was on target along with three of his teammates. Goalie Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 shots (.929).

Chicago Blackhawks were beaten 3-1 at United Center in their last game. This loss to Calgary Flames was their third straight home defeat. Hawks managed 23 shots and Nick Foligno recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bruins won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-3 triumph when facing the Hawks at TD Garden. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Bruins land eight wins.

Starting Goalies

Joonas Korpisalo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-6	3.2	.894	1
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

Arvid Soderblom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-13-3	3.8	.880	1
23/24	5-22-1	3.92	.879	0

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 13.2% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have been giving up 2.2 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.

David Pastrnak is the top points scorer with 17 points, 6 goals and 11 assists, with Marat Khusnutdinov racking up 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.13 goal against average with a .924 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Hawks have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.8%.

The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, while Andre Burakovsky is next best after registering 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.85 GAA with a .893 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

Boston Bruins should be able to outscore the home team and our pick is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a generous -120 available for the visitors to win this NHL clash.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Bruins vs Blackhawks stats:

• Bruins have won 5 consecutive games.
• Bruins have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Bruins have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Blackhawks have lost their last 3 games at home.
• Blackhawks have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Blackhawks have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Blackhawks have lost 8 of their last 10 games against Bruins.

Bruins Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tyler Bertuzzi Over 2.5 Shots +125

Tyler Bertuzzi (Blackhawks) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of +125.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 4 - 2 Blackhawks

We’re going for the Bruins at +1500 to secure a 4-2 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Blackhawks

1-0

Bruins

+5500

Blackhawks

+5500

2-0

Bruins

+5000

Blackhawks

+5000

2-1

Bruins

+1500

Blackhawks

+1500

3-0

Bruins

+3400

Blackhawks

+3500

3-1

Bruins

+1900

Blackhawks

+2000

3-2

Bruins

+850

Blackhawks

+900

4-0

Bruins

+4000

Blackhawks

+4500

4-1

Bruins

+1600

Blackhawks

+1700

4-2

Bruins

+1500

Blackhawks

+1600

4-3

Bruins

+1000

Blackhawks

+1000

5-0

Bruins

+7000

Blackhawks

+8000

5-1

Bruins

+2500

Blackhawks

+2800

5-2

Bruins

+1600

Blackhawks

+1800

5-3

Bruins

+2200

Blackhawks

+2400

5-4

Bruins

+1900

Blackhawks

+1900

6-0

Bruins

+10000

Blackhawks

+12000

6-1

Bruins

+5500

Blackhawks

+6600

6-2

Bruins

+3000

Blackhawks

+3400

6-3

Bruins

+2800

Blackhawks

+3000

6-4

Bruins

+4500

Blackhawks

+4500

6-5

Bruins

+4500

Blackhawks

+4500

7-1

Bruins

+9000

Blackhawks

+11000

7-2

Bruins

+7500

Blackhawks

+9000

7-3

Bruins

+5500

Blackhawks

+6000

7-4

Bruins

+6000

Blackhawks

+6600

7-5

Bruins

+10000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-6

Bruins

+11000

Blackhawks

+11000

8-3

Bruins

+12500

Blackhawks

+14000

8-4

Bruins

+11000

Blackhawks

+12000

8-5

Bruins

+13000

Blackhawks

+14000

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Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Chicago Blackhawks at -102 whereas Boston Bruins are -118. There is a 51% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -106.

If you’re betting on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager before the puck drops and during the games.

Moneyline

Bruins

-118

Blackhawks

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+133

Tie

+325

Blackhawks

+160

Puck Line

Bruins -1.5

+198

Blackhawks +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-114

Over 6.5

-106

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.6
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.4
• Blocks: 15.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24.6
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

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