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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 will face the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at TD Garden on Saturday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Bruins as the most likely winner of the Canucks vs. Bruins game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canucks vs. Bruins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, 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 famous predictive model currently gives the Bruins a 59% chance of defeating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Canucks vs. Bruins odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-155) | -1.5 (+145) |
| Moneyline | +155 | -184 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+105) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Canucks +1.5 | -155 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +155 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -120 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks +1.5 at the spread.
Canucks vs. Bruins player props
Who will score a goal in Canucks vs. Bruins?
According to our model, Morgan Geekie is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Bruins.
Our projections give Geekie a 47.5% chance of scoring a goal at TD Garden, while the star is a 10.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | 28.9% |
| Brock Boeser | 28.4% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 26.1% |
| Marco Rossi | 25.3% |
| Evander Kane | 22.9% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Morgan Geekie | 47.5% |
| David Pastrnak | 30.8% |
| Pavel Zacha | 25.7% |
| Casey Mittelstadt | 22.4% |
| Fraser Minten | 22.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 5.5% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 5.5% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 5.1% |
| Marco Rossi | 4.3% |
| Evander Kane | 4.0% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Morgan Geekie | 10.5% |
| David Pastrnak | 5.6% |
| Casey Mittelstadt | 5.1% |
| Pavel Zacha | 4.1% |
| Elias Lindholm | 4.1% |
Canucks vs. Bruins game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action 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 59% 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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