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Bruins vs. Predators Prediction and Odds - Feb 16, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 8:00PM ET as the Boston Bruins square off with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
Dimers' best betting picks for Bruins vs. Predators, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.
Who will win Bruins vs. Predators?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Bruins-Predators NHL game 10,000 times.
Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Bruins a 61% chance of winning against the Predators.
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Bruins vs. Predators Odds
- Puck Line: Predators +1.5 (-165), Bruins -1.5 (+150)
- Moneyline: Predators +155, Bruins -175
- Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-120/+105)
Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under
The Predators are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Bruins, with -165 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.
For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +150.
PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +155. That means you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.
On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they come out on top.
The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.
As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.
According to DimersBOT, the Predators (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Over.
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Best Bets for Bruins vs. Predators
- Puck Line: Predators +1.5 @ -165 via PointsBet (61% probability)
- Moneyline: Predators @ +155 via PointsBet
- Total: Under 5.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.
While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Predators moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.
Bruins vs. Predators Prediction
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Bruins vs. Predators Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Predators? The data is in.
Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Bruins and Predators.
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According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Predators.
DimersBOT gives Pastrnak an 11.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Bruins star is a 51.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Probabilities
Boston Bruins
- David Pastrnak: 11.9% probability
- Brad Marchand: 8.0% probability
- Patrice Bergeron: 6.3% probability
- Pavel Zacha: 4.1% probability
- David Krejci: 4.0% probability
Nashville Predators
- Matt Duchene: 6.8% probability
- Roman Josi: 4.7% probability
- Ryan Johansen: 4.1% probability
- Nino Niederreiter: 3.7% probability
- Cody Glass: 3.5% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities
Boston Bruins
- David Pastrnak: 51.3% probability
- Brad Marchand: 38.7% probability
- Patrice Bergeron: 29.8% probability
- Pavel Zacha: 20.8% probability
- David Krejci: 20.2% probability
Nashville Predators
- Matt Duchene: 32.7% probability
- Nino Niederreiter: 22.6% probability
- Roman Josi: 21.2% probability
- Ryan Johansen: 20.0% probability
- Cody Glass: 17.6% probability
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Bruins vs. Predators on Thursday February 16, 2023.
Bruins vs. Predators 2023 Game Info
Thursday's matchup between the Predators and Bruins at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators
- Date: Thursday February 16, 2023
- Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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