Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2025

For a value wager, head to the Moneyline where you can back the Lightning to get the better of the Bruins. Our betting prediction is currently available at a generous -125.

Tampa Bay Lightning won their previous game 5-2. This was a road victory at PPG PAINTS Arena against Pittsburgh Penguins. Nikita Kucherov registered two goals, with Nick Paul, Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel also finding the net. Goalie Jonas Johansson had an awesome game, keeping out 31 shots (.969).

Boston Bruins have lost back-to-back at home. Their last game saw them land a 4-3 (OT) road victory at Amerant Bank Arena against Florida Panthers. David Pastrnak scored two goals, with Morgan Geekie and Oliver Wahlstrom also scoring. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves (.930).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lightning had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Amalie Arena, they recorded a 4-1 win over the Bruins. The Lightning have three straight victories against the Bruins. They have won 5 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-6-2	2.3	.916	1
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-7-0	2.7	.913	0
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Lightning have given up 2.3 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.4%.

Nikita Kucherov is the top points scorer with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, with Brandon Hagel racking up 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Andrei Vasilevski have a 2.01 goal against average with a .932 save percentage.

The Bruins have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 8.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 29.5 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, while Morgan Geekie is next best after having 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.26 GAA with a .918 SV%, including one shutout.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

It’s time to side with Tampa Bay Lightning to record a victory in this NHL clash. The road team should have the upper hand and the -125 for our pick on the Moneyline looks a generous price.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our NHL handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Lightning vs Bruins stats:

• Lightning have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Lightning have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Bruins have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Bruins have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Bruins have lost their last 2 games at home.
• Bruins have lost their last 3 games against Lightning.

Lightning Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

The Puck Line provides you with the chance to get more juice on your wagers. You can move the line for Tampa Bay and choose the price that suit you.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Pastrnak Over 3.5 Shots -169

David Pastrnak (Bruins) has covered the 3.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -169 available.

Latest David Pastrnak Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+128

First

+750

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

-169

Under 3.5

+130

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Correct Score Prediction

Lightning 3 - 1 Bruins

A 3-1 win in favor of the Lightning can be backed at odds of +1700. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Lightning

Bruins

1-0

Lightning

+4500

Bruins

+5000

2-0

Lightning

+4500

Bruins

+5000

2-1

Lightning

+1200

Bruins

+1400

3-0

Lightning

+2500

Bruins

+3300

3-1

Lightning

+1700

Bruins

+2000

3-2

Lightning

+800

Bruins

+850

4-0

Lightning

+3300

Bruins

+4500

4-1

Lightning

+1300

Bruins

+1800

4-2

Lightning

+1500

Bruins

+1800

4-3

Lightning

+1000

Bruins

+1150

5-0

Lightning

+5500

Bruins

+9000

5-1

Lightning

+2000

Bruins

+3300

5-2

Lightning

+1500

Bruins

+2000

5-3

Lightning

+2400

Bruins

+2800

5-4

Lightning

+2200

Bruins

+2400

6-0

Lightning

+9000

Bruins

+14000

6-1

Lightning

+5000

Bruins

+8000

6-2

Lightning

+2800

Bruins

+4000

6-3

Lightning

+2800

Bruins

+3500

6-4

Lightning

+5000

Bruins

+6000

6-5

Lightning

+5500

Bruins

+6000

7-1

Lightning

+8000

Bruins

+13000

7-2

Lightning

+7000

Bruins

+11000

7-3

Lightning

+5500

Bruins

+7500

7-4

Lightning

+6600

Bruins

+8000

7-5

Lightning

+11000

Bruins

+12500

7-6

Lightning

+13000

Bruins

+13000

8-2

Lightning

+12500

Bruins

+14000

8-3

Lightning

+13000

Bruins

+15000

8-4

Lightning

+12000

Bruins

+14000

8-5

Lightning

+14000

Bruins

+15000

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Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning are -143 favorites and that means a 59% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +120 about Boston Bruins.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -123.

If you think the Lightning can find the net first, they are the -130 favorites. If you expect the Bruins to score the opening goal, then odds of -110 are available.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Lightning

-143

Bruins

+120

3-Way Moneyline

Lightning

+112

Tie

+320

Bruins

+195

Puck Line

Lightning -1.5

+175

Bruins +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+102

Over 5.5

-123

Nikita Kucherov is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +700. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +118.

Player Goals

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

First

+118

Anytime

+700

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

First

+128

Anytime

+750

Brayden Point (Lightning)

First

+138

Anytime

+800

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

First

+160

Anytime

+900

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

First

+240

Anytime

+1200

Brad Marchand (Bruins)

First

+250

Anytime

+1300

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Conor Geekie (Lightning)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Cam Atkinson (Lightning)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Nick Paul (Lightning)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Charlie Coyle (Bruins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Justin Brazeau (Bruins)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Matthew Poitras (Bruins)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Michael Eyssimont (Lightning)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Oliver Wahlstrom (Bruins)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Trent Frederic (Bruins)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Mark Kastelic (Bruins)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Victor Hedman (Lightning)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Conor Sheary (Lightning)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

John Beecher (Bruins)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Mitchell Chaffee (Lightning)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 3.5

-169

Under 3.5

+130

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Brad Marchand (Bruins)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

+105

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

+105

Victor Hedman (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 2.80 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 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 26
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 17
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 3.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 26.6
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 31.8
• Hits: 30.8
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 3.9

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