A goal-scoring rate of 3.78 goals per game and a 0.925 save percentage jump off the page for Boston as they host the Nashville Predators at TD Garden on Fri, 23 Oct, 10:00 am AEDT. The Bruins sit high on the ladder and look to make a statement on home ice. If you are following nhl picks this season, the underlying trends suggest a fascinating contest in Boston.

Who Will Win? Boston Bruins vs Nashville Predators

Boston hold 4th spot on the ladder with a 7-2-0 record (14 points), averaging 3.78 goals for and just 2.11 goals against per game. David Pastrňák has been instrumental with 4 goals and 8 assists, while Fraser Minten (4G, 4A) and Morgan Geekie (1G, 7A) provide potent secondary scoring. Boston lost 3-2 against the Dallas Stars in their most recent start on 21 October, but their scoring across their past five overall fixtures remains strong at 4.2 goals per game with an average winning margin of 3 goals.

Nashville occupy 17th position with a 3-2-3 record (9 points) and come off a 5-2 victory over the St Louis Blues on 18 October. Steven Stamkos tops their scoring chart with 4 goals and 6 assists, supported by Roman Josi (1G, 8A) and Filip Forsberg (1G, 7A). While the Predators carry a sharp 29.63% power play percentage, they allow 2.75 goals per game overall. On the head-to-head board, Boston are priced at 1.60 and Nashville at 2.35. The numbers say Boston's primary stats give them a strong edge at home, rating them a real chance to prevail.

Win (Inc. OT)
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Big tickOur tip: Boston Bruins. Boston boast a 7-2-0 season record and a 0.925 save percentage, backing a strong bounce-back case at home.

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Head-to-head context

Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.

3.63Season avg goals for3.05
2.42Season avg goals against2.63
68%Season win rate53%
4Last 5 avg goals for3.2
80%Last-five win rate100%
71.1%Points percentage65.8%
18%Power play26.6%
78.5%Penalty kill89.5%
91.5%Save percentage90.9%

Leading scorers

Season goals and assists.

Boston Bruins

PlayerG-A
David PastrňákRW8G 16A
Elias LindholmC7G 10A
JJ PeterkaRW5G 9A

Nashville Predators

PlayerG-A
Filip ForsbergC7G 15A
Roman JosiD2G 20A
Steven StamkosC11G 9A