Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Lightning

The Boston Bruins clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:30 on Sunday, February 1.

We are betting on the Lightning to get the better of the Bruins in regulation time. You can back our prediction at -123 on the 3-Way Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

Boston Bruins claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 6-3 triumph against Philadelphia Flyers at TD Garden made it back-to-back wins. Fraser Minten racked up 3 points, including 1 goal and 2 assists.

Tampa Bay Lightning won their last game 4-1, making it seven home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Benchmark International Arena against Winnipeg Jets. Darren Raddysh was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy had a great game and ended up with 22 saves (.957).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lightning have beaten the Bruins in their last two meetings, winning by 6-2 and 4-3 scorelines. Both encounters were played at TD Garden. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Lightning winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-18-4	2.7	.907	2
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	39-15-4	2.3	.911	2
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 25.3 shots on goal, with a 24.2% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have been giving up 2.5 goals from 29.2 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

David Pastrnak is the top points scorer with 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists, with Charlie McAvoy recording 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.77 goal against average with a .910 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Lightning have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 16.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.8 goals from 23.4 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 95.1%.

The top points scorer is Nikita Kucherov with 21 points, 7 goals and 14 assists, while Jake Guentzel is next in line after registering 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 1.09 GAA with a .951 SV%, including one shutout.

Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the 60-minute line and our pick is for Tampa Bay Lightning to win this NHL clash in regulation time. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -123 makes plenty of appeal.

Incoming team news often impacts the NHL betting lines in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each hockey prediction.

Key Bruins vs Lightning stats:

• Lightning have won 7 consecutive games at home.
• Lightning have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Lightning have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Bruins have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Bruins have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Bruins have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Lightning have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Lightning 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikita Kucherov Over 0.5 Assists -250

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning) has had at least one assist in 8 of the past 10 games. There’s an opportunity to bet on Player Assists and the odds look attractive, with -250 available that the line is covered.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 3 - 5 Lightning

We’re taking a chance on the Lightning to achieve a 5-3 winning scoreline. Odds of +2000 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Lightning

1-0

Bruins

+5500

Lightning

+5000

2-0

Bruins

+5000

Lightning

+3500

2-1

Bruins

+1500

Lightning

+1300

3-0

Bruins

+4000

Lightning

+2200

3-1

Bruins

+2200

Lightning

+1400

3-2

Bruins

+1000

Lightning

+800

4-0

Bruins

+6000

Lightning

+2500

4-1

Bruins

+2200

Lightning

+1100

4-2

Bruins

+2000

Lightning

+1300

4-3

Bruins

+1300

Lightning

+1050

5-0

Bruins

+11000

Lightning

+4500

5-1

Bruins

+4000

Lightning

+1600

5-2

Bruins

+2500

Lightning

+1200

5-3

Bruins

+3300

Lightning

+2000

5-4

Bruins

+2500

Lightning

+2200

6-0

Bruins

+2500

Lightning

+6600

6-1

Bruins

+10000

Lightning

+3500

6-2

Bruins

+5500

Lightning

+2200

6-3

Bruins

+4500

Lightning

+2400

6-4

Bruins

+6600

Lightning

+4500

6-5

Bruins

+6000

Lightning

+5500

7-0

Bruins

+6000

Lightning

+10000

7-1

Bruins

+6000

Lightning

+6000

7-2

Bruins

+14000

Lightning

+5500

7-3

Bruins

+9000

Lightning

+4500

7-4

Bruins

+10000

Lightning

+6000

7-5

Bruins

+14000

Lightning

+11000

7-6

Bruins

+14000

Lightning

+12500

8-1

Bruins

+14000

Lightning

+10000

8-2

Bruins

+14000

Lightning

+10000

8-3

Bruins

+14000

Lightning

+11000

8-4

Bruins

+14000

Lightning

+10000

8-5

Bruins

+14000

Lightning

+14000

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Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning 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 latest Moneyline betting odds give Tampa Bay Lightning a 69% chance of winning this game which means they’re overwhelming -222 favorites with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Boston Bruins are trading at +180.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -128.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Bruins

+180

Lightning

-222

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+270

Tie

+340

Lightning

-127

Puck Line

Bruins +1.5

-145

Lightning -1.5

+116

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

There is regularly value to be found from wagering on the goalie and player props with the best gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 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 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 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 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.30 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 32.7
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 18.1
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31.7
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 13
• Blocks: 17.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 6.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 15.3
• Blocks: 17.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 3.5

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