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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	30-15-4	2.7	.907	1
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	27-19-3	2.6	.904	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

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 dive into the top Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for 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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Larkin Over 2.5 Shots -185

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -185 now available.

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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 +3000, 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

+4500

2-0

Bruins

+5000

Red Wings

+4000

2-1

Bruins

+1500

Red Wings

+1200

3-0

Bruins

+4000

Red Wings

+2400

3-1

Bruins

+2200

Red Wings

+1500

3-2

Bruins

+950

Red Wings

+750

4-0

Bruins

+6000

Red Wings

+2800

4-1

Bruins

+2200

Red Wings

+1200

4-2

Bruins

+2000

Red Wings

+1300

4-3

Bruins

+1200

Red Wings

+1000

5-0

Bruins

+11000

Red Wings

+5000

5-1

Bruins

+4000

Red Wings

+1800

5-2

Bruins

+2500

Red Wings

+1300

5-3

Bruins

+3000

Red Wings

+2000

5-4

Bruins

+2400

Red Wings

+2000

6-0

Bruins

+2400

Red Wings

+7500

6-1

Bruins

+10000

Red Wings

+4000

6-2

Bruins

+5000

Red Wings

+2400

6-3

Bruins

+4500

Red Wings

+2500

6-4

Bruins

+6000

Red Wings

+4500

6-5

Bruins

+6000

Red Wings

+5000

7-0

Bruins

+6000

Red Wings

+11000

7-1

Bruins

+6000

Red Wings

+7000

7-2

Bruins

+13000

Red Wings

+6000

7-3

Bruins

+9000

Red Wings

+5000

7-4

Bruins

+9000

Red Wings

+6000

7-5

Bruins

+13000

Red Wings

+11000

7-6

Bruins

+14000

Red Wings

+12500

8-1

Bruins

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

8-2

Bruins

+14000

Red Wings

+10000

8-3

Bruins

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

8-4

Bruins

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

8-5

Bruins

+14000

Red Wings

+14000

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Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings 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.

The sportsbooks have Detroit Red Wings at -192 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 66% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Boston Bruins are the underdogs at +158 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 -122.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Bruins

+158

Red Wings

-192

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+255

Tie

+330

Red Wings

-115

Puck Line

Bruins +1.5

-164

Red Wings -1.5

+134

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

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There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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Boston Bruins Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 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 4 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 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 11.8
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 3.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.1

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