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Golden Knights vs. Bruins prediction: Vegas favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights will lock horns in the NHL at TD Garden on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of the Golden Knights vs. Bruins game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Bruins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Golden Knights and Bruins 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 55% chance of defeating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Bruins odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+165) | +1.5 (-198) |
| Moneyline | -155 | +136 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights 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 | Bruins +1.5 | -198 |
| Moneyline | Bruins | +136 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Bruins to win.
Golden Knights vs. Bruins player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Bruins?
According to our model, David Pastrnak is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Bruins.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 39.6% chance of scoring a goal at TD Garden, while the star is an 8.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 35.6% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 33.4% |
| Mark Stone | 32.2% |
| Tomas Hertl | 31.1% |
| Mitch Marner | 25.5% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 39.6% |
| Morgan Geekie | 26.4% |
| Alex Steeves | 24.2% |
| Fraser Minten | 21.7% |
| Pavel Zacha | 20.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.6% |
| Jack Eichel | 6.6% |
| Tomas Hertl | 6.1% |
| Mark Stone | 5.9% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 4.5% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 8.2% |
| Morgan Geekie | 5.2% |
| Alex Steeves | 4.4% |
| Fraser Minten | 3.9% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 3.7% |
Golden Knights vs. Bruins game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Bruins and Golden Knights at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: TD Garden
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Bruins insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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