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Bruins vs. Blackhawks prediction: Why Boston is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Chicago Blackhawks will square off with the Boston Bruins, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at United Center on Saturday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Bruins a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Blackhawks.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Bruins vs. Blackhawks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Bruins vs. Hawks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Bruins and Blackhawks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Bruins a 53% chance of beating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+205) | +1.5 (-235) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +104 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Bruins -1.5 | +205 |
| Moneyline | Bruins | -120 |
| Total | Over 6 | -130 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Bruins -1.5 at the spread.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks player props
Who will score a goal in Bruins vs. Blackhawks?
According to our model, David Pastrnak is most likely to score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Blackhawks.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 42.8% chance of scoring a goal at United Center, while the star is a 9.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 42.8% |
| Morgan Geekie | 29.3% |
| Alex Steeves | 24.9% |
| Fraser Minten | 22.7% |
| Pavel Zacha | 21.2% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 32.7% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 31.9% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 25.8% |
| Ryan Donato | 22.3% |
| Nick Lardis | 21.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 9.1% |
| Morgan Geekie | 5.8% |
| Alex Steeves | 5.0% |
| Fraser Minten | 4.2% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 4.2% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 6.8% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 6.4% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 4.6% |
| Ryan Donato | 4.5% |
| Nick Lardis | 3.8% |
Bruins vs. Hawks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Blackhawks and Bruins at United Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: United Center
Conclusion
We predict the Bruins, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bruins vs. Blackhawks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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