Boston (3-1-0) at Vegas (2-0-2)
- When: Oct 16 2025, 10:00 PM
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- TV: NESN
Boston vs Vegas NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Vegas -230
Spread: Vegas -1.5 (+117)
Total: 6.0
Boston Bruins Outlook
After cruising through a 3-0 start, the Boston Bruins finally hit a wall in a 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday. Now they hit the road for a grueling three-game stretch that starts in Vegas and ends with back-to-back altitude tests in Denver and Salt Lake City. It’s early in the season, but this trip could quickly expose just how deep (and durable) this new-look roster really is.
Head coach Marco Sturm knows what’s ahead, and he’s not sugarcoating it. The schedule is unforgiving, and his young team will have to prove it can maintain intensity. Against the Lightning, Boston’s sluggish start cost them dearly, falling behind 3-0 before clawing back late. Morgan Geekie provided a spark with his second goal of the year, but the comeback came up short.
For the Bruins, this road trip is more than just hockey, it’s a chemistry test. Casey Mittelstadt pointed out the obvious: “Not many better places to bond than Las Vegas.” Between adjusting to new linemates and managing travel fatigue, Boston’s challenge will be keeping their defensive structure intact against one of the NHL’s most dangerous transition teams.
Player Prop Pick – Boston: David Pastrnak Over 3.5 Shots on Goal – Pastrnak tends to fire away in big matchups, and Vegas allows plenty of perimeter looks. Expect him to pepper the net.
Vegas Golden Knights Outlook
The Golden Knights are back in Sin City after a three-game road trip that ended with a statement win in Calgary. Down 2-0 early, Vegas rallied behind two goals from Jack Eichel, who continues to look every bit like the superstar he was paid to be. He’s on a four-game point streak and seems to get better every period.
Coach Bruce Cassidy praised Eichel’s leadership, noting his ability to turn frustration into fuel. The Chelmsford, Massachusetts native will be extra motivated facing his hometown team and history backs it up. Eichel has 20 points in 20 career games against Boston, and his confidence is sky-high.
The Knights did get a bit of a scare when starting goalie Adin Hill left with a lower-body injury, but Akira Schmid stepped in and slammed the door, stopping all 19 shots he faced. Hill remains day-to-day, but even with Schmid in net, Vegas remains the deeper and more balanced squad. Their forecheck has been relentless, and the home crowd should only add to that energy.
Player Prop Pick – Vegas: Jack Eichel to Score a Goal – Eichel’s on a heater, and against his hometown team, the motivation level should be off the charts.
NHL Prediction and Final Score
The Bruins are entering the gauntlet part of their schedule, long flights, heavy legs, and elite opponents. Vegas, meanwhile, looks locked in offensively and defensively, even when facing adversity. Expect the Golden Knights to control puck possession, win the physical battles, and wear down Boston’s defense.
Score Prediction: Golden Knights 4, Bruins 2
Pick: Vegas -1.5 (+117)
Total: Over 5.5 Alt Lines (-145)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
