Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Bruins

The Vancouver Canucks meet the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, December 20.

We’re heading to the 3-Way Moneyline and our betting prediction is for the Bruins to win in regulation time. The home team have a strong chance of beating the Canucks and the +102 makes plenty of appeal.

Expecting Bruins to win? Get the most out of your wager by using the latest BetMGM promo code and reading our complete site review.

Vancouver Canucks have won their previous three games. A 4-1 triumph recently occurred on the road at UBS Arena when playing New York Islanders. Kiefer Sherwood was on target with a hat trick and David Kampf also registered. Goalie Thatcher Demko was red hot in the net, stopping 22 shots (.957).

Boston Bruins were defeated last time out. TD Garden saw them beaten at home to Edmonton Oilers by a 3-1 scoreline. Bruins had 26 shots and Pavel Zacha scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Bruins and the Canucks saw the former win. It was a 5-1 scoreline at Delta Center. We’ve seen six Bruins wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Kevin Lankinen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-10-3	3.5	.878	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

Jeremy Swayman (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-0	2.8	.908	0
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.0 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 9.8% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have given up 2.3 goals from 23.4 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.

Aatu Raety and Evander Kane are the top points scorers. They have both scored 5 points over the past 10 games, including 2 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Thatcher Demko have a 1.26 goal against average with a .943 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Bruins have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

The top points scorer is Morgan Geekie with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Elias Lindholm is next best after having 13 points, 1 goal and 12 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.95 GAA with a .890 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Take in the full Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that there will be a home win in this NHL clash. You can currently get +102 about a regulation time win which looks like great odds.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Canucks vs Bruins stats:

• Bruins have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Bruins have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Canucks have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Canucks have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Bruins have won 6 of their last 10 games against Canucks.

Bruins 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 49.5% prospect of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s an opportunity to back Boston at bigger odds on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

Make smarter wagers by browsing today’s best betting offers, complete with promos, free bets, and welcome bonuses.

Our Game Prediction

Bruins 3-Way Moneyline @ +102 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Geekie To Score +145

Morgan Geekie (Bruins) has scored at least one goal in 4 of the past 5 games at home. He looks like a value bet to light the lamp and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +145.

Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 1 - 4 Bruins

We’ve picked out a correct score of 4-1 being landed by the Bruins. You can secure odds of +1200 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Bruins

1-0

Canucks

+5000

Bruins

+4500

2-0

Canucks

+4500

Bruins

+4000

2-1

Canucks

+1400

Bruins

+1200

3-0

Canucks

+3500

Bruins

+2400

3-1

Canucks

+2000

Bruins

+1500

3-2

Canucks

+900

Bruins

+750

4-0

Canucks

+5000

Bruins

+3000

4-1

Canucks

+1900

Bruins

+1200

4-2

Canucks

+1800

Bruins

+1400

4-3

Canucks

+1200

Bruins

+1000

5-0

Canucks

+10000

Bruins

+5500

5-1

Canucks

+3500

Bruins

+2000

5-2

Canucks

+2200

Bruins

+1500

5-3

Canucks

+2900

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Canucks

+2400

Bruins

+2200

6-0

Canucks

+14000

Bruins

+8000

6-1

Canucks

+9000

Bruins

+4500

6-2

Canucks

+4500

Bruins

+2800

6-3

Canucks

+4000

Bruins

+2800

6-4

Canucks

+6000

Bruins

+5000

6-5

Canucks

+6000

Bruins

+5500

7-0

Canucks

+6000

Bruins

+12500

7-1

Canucks

+14000

Bruins

+8000

7-2

Canucks

+12000

Bruins

+6600

7-3

Canucks

+8000

Bruins

+5500

7-4

Canucks

+9000

Bruins

+6600

7-5

Canucks

+13000

Bruins

+11000

7-6

Canucks

+14000

Bruins

+13000

8-1

Canucks

+14000

Bruins

+13000

8-2

Canucks

+14000

Bruins

+12000

8-3

Canucks

+14000

Bruins

+12500

8-4

Canucks

+14000

Bruins

+12000

View More

Vancouver Canucks 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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Boston Bruins are -156 favorites to win and that means a 61% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Vancouver Canucks are trading at +130.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -120.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Canucks

+130

Bruins

-156

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+215

Tie

+320

Bruins

+102

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

-189

Bruins -1.5

+152

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

Those interested in David Pastrnak to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +115. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +750.

Player Goals

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

First

+115

Anytime

+750

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

First

+145

Anytime

+1000

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

First

+275

Anytime

+1700

Conor Garland (Canucks)

First

+275

Anytime

+1700

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

First

+290

Anytime

+1600

Evander Kane (Canucks)

First

+290

Anytime

+1700

Marco Rossi (Canucks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Alex Steeves (Bruins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Nils Hoglander (Canucks)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Fraser Minten (Bruins)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Michael Eyssimont (Bruins)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Marat Khusnutdinov (Bruins)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Max Sasson (Canucks)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Linus Karlsson (Canucks)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Tanner Jeannot (Bruins)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Hampus Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

David Kampf (Canucks)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Drew O'Connor (Canucks)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Sean Kuraly (Bruins)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Mark Kastelic (Bruins)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Liam Ohgren (Canucks)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Mason Lohrei (Bruins)

First

+1500

Anytime

+6600

Nikita Zadorov (Bruins)

First

+1500

Anytime

+6600

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to NHL and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, bet on the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 7 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 5 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 4.30 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 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 21.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 12.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 23.3
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.6

You can watch and bet on NHL games thanks to the live streaming service that’s available. This is only available to eligible sportsbook customers and is subject to geo-restrictions.

You’re never short of viewing opportunities. Check out the daily list of sporting events that are being covered through this service.

Canucks vs Bruins Live Stream Watch Live Geo-restrictions apply. To use the services you need to be logged in, a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

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.

Top Ice Hockey Pages