Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Red Wings

The Boston Bruins clash with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 2.

When the Bruins and the Red Wings meet, we’re confidently predicting Over 5.5 will happen. The -118 that this outcome happens looks really attractive.

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When Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings went head-to-head on Saturday night, there was a 3-2 (SO) victory at TD Garden for the Bruins.

The Bruins had 19 shots on goal, with Morgan Geekie scoring both goals. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made a total of 24 saves (.923). The Red Wings fired 26 shots on goal, with Lucas Raymond and Michael Rasmussen scoring one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 H2H games have seen the Bruins land six wins.

Starting Goalies

Jeremy Swayman (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-6-0	2.6	.915	0
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

Cam Talbot (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-4-1	2.9	.887	0
23/24	27-20-4	2.5	.913	3

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 20.9% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have been giving up 3.0 goals from 31.7 shots, averaging 5.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.

Morgan Geekie is the top points scorer with 11 points, 9 goals and 2 assists, with David Pastrnak recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 1.97 goal against average with a .938 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 32.0 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.7 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.0%.

The top points scorer is Lucas Raymond with 14 points, 4 goals and 10 assists, while Alex DeBrincat is next in line after having 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Cam Talbot have a 2.84 GAA with a .883 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Our view on this NHL clash is that the teams will go over the total line. Therefore, our pick is to back the Over selection with confidence at -118.

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Key Bruins vs Red Wings stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Bruins games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Red Wings games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Red Wings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Red Wings games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 5 - 3 Red Wings

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Bruins to win by a 5-3 scoreline. At odds of +3400, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Red Wings

1-0

Bruins

+5000

Red Wings

+4000

2-0

Bruins

+5000

Red Wings

+3400

2-1

Bruins

+1400

Red Wings

+1100

3-0

Bruins

+4000

Red Wings

+2200

3-1

Bruins

+2200

Red Wings

+1400

3-2

Bruins

+950

Red Wings

+750

4-0

Bruins

+6000

Red Wings

+2500

4-1

Bruins

+2200

Red Wings

+1100

4-2

Bruins

+2000

Red Wings

+1300

4-3

Bruins

+1300

Red Wings

+1000

5-0

Bruins

+12000

Red Wings

+4500

5-1

Bruins

+4500

Red Wings

+1700

5-2

Bruins

+2800

Red Wings

+1300

5-3

Bruins

+3400

Red Wings

+2200

5-4

Bruins

+2800

Red Wings

+2200

6-0

Bruins

+2800

Red Wings

+7000

6-1

Bruins

+11000

Red Wings

+4000

6-2

Bruins

+5500

Red Wings

+2400

6-3

Bruins

+5000

Red Wings

+2800

6-4

Bruins

+7000

Red Wings

+5000

6-5

Bruins

+6600

Red Wings

+6000

7-0

Bruins

+6600

Red Wings

+11000

7-1

Bruins

+6600

Red Wings

+6600

7-2

Bruins

+6600

Red Wings

+6000

7-3

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+5000

7-4

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+6600

7-5

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+12000

7-6

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+14000

8-1

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+11000

8-2

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+11000

8-3

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+12000

8-4

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+12000

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Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks have Detroit Red Wings at -200 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 67% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Boston Bruins are the underdogs at +162 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -118.

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Moneyline

Bruins

+162

Red Wings

-200

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+270

Tie

+320

Red Wings

-120

Puck Line

Bruins +1.5

-152

Red Wings -1.5

+124

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 15.8
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 27.6
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 6.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 16.7
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 27.2
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 32
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.3
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 33.3
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 32.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 32.9
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.1

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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