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Canucks vs. Bruins prediction: Boston favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks are scheduled to meet in the NHL at TD Garden on Saturday, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Bruins as the most likely winner of the Canucks vs. Bruins game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canucks vs. Bruins prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Canucks and Bruins 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Bruins a 57% chance of defeating the Canucks.
According to our model, the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.
Canucks vs. Bruins odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +136 | -160 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canucks vs. Bruins 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Canucks | +136 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks to win.
Canucks vs. Bruins player props
Who will score a goal in Canucks vs. Bruins?
According to our model, David Pastrnak is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Bruins.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 41.7% chance of scoring a goal at TD Garden, while the star is a 9.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | 28.8% |
| Brock Boeser | 27.7% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 26.2% |
| Marco Rossi | 24.8% |
| Evander Kane | 22.8% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 41.7% |
| Morgan Geekie | 38.5% |
| Alex Steeves | 32.6% |
| Pavel Zacha | 21.2% |
| Casey Mittelstadt | 18.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | 5.6% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 5.5% |
| Brock Boeser | 5.4% |
| Marco Rossi | 4.9% |
| Conor Garland | 4.0% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 9.2% |
| Morgan Geekie | 8.5% |
| Alex Steeves | 6.5% |
| Pavel Zacha | 3.9% |
| Casey Mittelstadt | 3.2% |
Canucks vs. Bruins game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Bruins and Canucks at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Boston Bruins
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: TD Garden
Conclusion
We predict the Bruins, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canucks vs. Bruins insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from 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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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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