San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2025

We’re Backing Bruins on the Puck Line

Our prediction is the Bruins -1.5 goals on the puck line at -104. This looks value and we’re backing our selection to win by two goals or more against the Sharks.

Bruins Bidding to Maintain Winning Run Over Sharks

San Jose Sharks have suffered a defeat in back-to-back games including a recent 4-1 loss. This occurred on the road at UBS Arena against New York Islanders. Barclay Goodrow found the net from 19 Sharks shots.

Boston Bruins were beaten last game and this was on the road at Canadian Tire Centre. Ottawa Senators claimed a 6-5 (SO) win. The goals were shared around between five players including David Pastrnak.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bruins won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-0 triumph when facing the Sharks at TD Garden. It’s been a succession of the Bruins wins in the past 9 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-3-1	4.8	.855	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

Joonas Korpisalo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-3-0	4.1	.845	0
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 23.2 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have been giving up 3.0 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 2.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.0%.

William Eklund is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Tyler Toffoli recording 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Alexandar Georgiyev have a 3.20 goal against average with a .902 save percentage.

The Bruins have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 7.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 34.0 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 15 points, 9 goals and 6 assists, while Pavel Zacha is next best after having 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.66 GAA with a .919 SV%, including one shutout.

San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We might see Boston Bruins breeze past the opposition in this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll overturn -1.5 goals and it’s available on the spread at -104.

Our NHL picks are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Sharks vs Bruins stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Bruins in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sharks in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sharks in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sharks in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Bruins in 5 consecutive games against Sharks.

Bruins -1.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

Selling goals can be a great alternative and allows bettors to enjoy a bigger return on the same selection. For a more conservative Puck Line pick, you can alternatively buy goals.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Macklin Celebrini Over 2.5 Shots -169

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. We recommend backing the -169 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Macklin Celebrini Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+225

First

+1150

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 1 - 3 Bruins

The Bruins are available at +1400 to secure a 3-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Bruins

1-0

Sharks

+5000

Bruins

+4000

2-0

Sharks

+5500

Bruins

+3500

2-1

Sharks

+1600

Bruins

+1200

3-0

Sharks

+4000

Bruins

+1800

3-1

Sharks

+2500

Bruins

+1400

3-2

Sharks

+1050

Bruins

+800

4-0

Sharks

+6600

Bruins

+2000

4-1

Sharks

+2400

Bruins

+950

4-2

Sharks

+2400

Bruins

+1300

4-3

Sharks

+1400

Bruins

+1050

5-0

Sharks

+13000

Bruins

+3500

5-1

Sharks

+4500

Bruins

+1400

5-2

Sharks

+2900

Bruins

+1200

5-3

Sharks

+4000

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Sharks

+3000

Bruins

+2400

6-0

Sharks

+3000

Bruins

+5500

6-1

Sharks

+12000

Bruins

+3000

6-2

Sharks

+6000

Bruins

+2000

6-3

Sharks

+5000

Bruins

+2500

6-4

Sharks

+8000

Bruins

+5000

6-5

Sharks

+7500

Bruins

+6000

7-0

Sharks

+7500

Bruins

+8000

7-1

Sharks

+7500

Bruins

+5500

7-2

Sharks

+7500

Bruins

+5000

7-3

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+4500

7-4

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+6600

7-5

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+12000

7-6

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+14000

8-0

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+13000

8-1

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+9000

8-2

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+9000

8-3

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+11000

8-4

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+11000

8-5

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+14000

9-1

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+14000

9-2

Sharks

+11000

Bruins

+14000

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San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins 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.

Books Have Bruins as Heavy Favorites

Boston Bruins are strong -250 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 71% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, San Jose Sharks are trading at +200.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -119.

If you’re keen on favorites Bruins to score 3 goals ahead of their opponents. Then odds of -160 are on offer. If you think neither franchise can hit this total, +350 is available.

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 betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Sharks

+200

Bruins

-250

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+330

Tie

+370

Bruins

-154

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-123

Bruins -1.5

+102

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-119

David Pastrnak Favorite to Be First Goalscorer

David Pastrnak is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +575. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -111.

Player Goals

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

First

-111

Anytime

+575

Brad Marchand (Bruins)

First

+150

Anytime

+850

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+210

Anytime

+1100

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

First

+225

Anytime

+1150

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Charlie Coyle (Bruins)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Justin Brazeau (Bruins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1500

Matthew Poitras (Bruins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1500

Vinni Lettieri (Bruins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1500

Fabian Zetterlund (Sharks)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

Mikael Granlund (Sharks)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

William Eklund (Sharks)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

Oliver Wahlstrom (Bruins)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

Trent Frederic (Bruins)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

Nikolai Kovalenko (Sharks)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Mark Kastelic (Bruins)

First

+375

Anytime

+1800

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

John Beecher (Bruins)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Will Smith (Sharks)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Max Jones (Bruins)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Alexander Wennberg (Sharks)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Ty Dellandrea (Sharks)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Collin Graf (Sharks)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Mason Lohrei (Bruins)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Nikita Zadorov (Bruins)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Riley Tufte (Bruins)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Patrick Brown (Bruins)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-149

Brad Marchand (Bruins)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Fabian Zetterlund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Mikael Granlund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+125

William Eklund (Sharks)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

Micro Betting

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to NHL micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Check out the live team and player props and see if you can find an angle.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 4.8
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 22.9
• Giveaways: 19.5
• Takeaways: 5.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 29.1
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 6.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 11.4
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 29.9
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 6.3

Team News

San Jose Sharks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
64	Mikael Granlund	46	21.02	12	25	37	-10
72	William Eklund	43	19.52	10	24	34	1
71	Macklin Celebrini	36	19.58	13	19	32	-15

73	Tyler Toffoli	47	16.58	17	13	30	-15
20	Fabian Zetterlund	48	17.48	12	16	28	4
96	Jake Walman	35	22.7	5	21	26	3
21	Alexander Wennberg	47	18.27	8	13	21	-14
11	Luke Kunin	48	15.09	10	7	17	-11
2	Will Smith	40	14.31	6	9	15	-17
	Nikolai Kovalenko	40	12.06	5	9	14	-5
4	Cody Ceci	48	21.92	3	9	12	-7
7	Nico Sturm	40	9.81	5	5	10	-5
37	Timothy Liljegren	35	18.24	4	4	8	-12
84	Jan Rutta	48	17.03	2	6	8	-6
3	Henry Thrun	39	16.95	0	8	8	-9
38	Mario Ferraro	48	20.37	4	4	8	-22
23	Barclay Goodrow	43	14.15	3	2	5	-20
26	Jack Thompson	14	16.06	2	3	5	-8
91	Carl Grundstroem	32	9.17	1	4	5	-6
10	Klim Kostin	26	10.53	1	3	4	-4
53	Ty Dellandrea	38	11.9	1	3	4	-13
44	Marc-Edouard Vlasic	5	14.06	0	2	2	2
51	Collin Graf	8	14.61	0	2	2	-2
30	Yaroslav Askarov	8	59.64	0	1	1	0
85	Shakir Mukhamadullin	10	15.4	1	0	1	0
75	Daniil Gushchin	10	12.12	0	1	1	-2
56	Ethan Cardwell	6	11.53	1	0	1	-2
5	Matt Benning	7	13.04	0	0	0	-5

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
41	Vitek Vanecek	14	3.84	0.885
	Alexandar Georgiyev	28	3.45	0.88

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Boston Bruins Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
88	David Pastrnak	47	19.91	21	30	51	-6
63	Brad Marchand	47	18.66	16	19	35	-6
18	Pavel Zacha	47	19.03	11	15	26	2

28	Elias Lindholm	47	18.18	7	15	22	-7
39	Morgan Geekie	42	15.5	11	11	22	-2
6	Mason Lohrei	42	18.24	2	19	21	-13
73	Charlie McAvoy	45	23.69	5	15	20	2
55	Justin Brazeau	45	13.63	10	10	20	-3
13	Charlie Coyle	47	17.36	10	5	15	-6
11	Trent Frederic	47	14.17	7	7	14	-11
47	Mark Kastelic	44	11.27	4	9	13	2
45	Cole Koepke	44	10.69	7	5	12	9
91	Nikita Zadorov	47	19.99	2	9	11	7
52	Andrew Peeke	41	17.3	1	9	10	-3
19	John Beecher	45	11.53	3	6	9	-1
27	Hampus Lindholm	17	20.86	3	4	7	-4
25	Brandon Carlo	47	18.71	1	4	5	0
	Oliver Wahlstrom	37	10.31	3	2	5	-7
51	Matthew Poitras	16	12.68	1	4	5	-4
82	Jordan Oesterle	18	17.92	0	4	4	3
29	Parker Wotherspoon	24	17.52	1	1	2	-3
26	Marc McLaughlin	12	9.2	2	0	2	-1
90	Tyler Johnson	9	13.08	0	2	2	-1
95	Vinni Lettieri	2	12.85	1	0	1	1
42	Georgi Merkulov	3	13.73	0	1	1	-1
23	Fabian Lysell	1	11.5	0	0	0	1
47	Jeffrey Truchon-Viel	1	8.5	0	0	0	0
38	Patrick Brown	1	12.7	0	0	0	-1
10	Riley Tufte	3	8	0	0	0	-3
49	Max Jones	4	11.23	0	0	0	-4
79	Michael Callahan	1	14.2	0	0	0	1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
1	Jeremy Swayman	34	2.94	0.897
70	Joonas Korpisalo	14	2.86	0.892

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups