Tampa Bay (0-2-0) at Boston (3-0-0)
- When: Oct 13 2025, 1:00 PM
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA, USA
- TV: NESN
Tampa Bay vs Boston NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Tampa Bay -163
Spread: Tampa Bay -1.5 (+160)
Total: 6.0
Boston Bruins Betting Outlook
The Bruins have picked up right where they left off, disciplined, structured, and hard to play against. Under new coach Marco Sturm, Boston has opened the season with three straight wins for the fourth time in seven years. They’ve looked sharp at both ends of the ice, with balanced scoring and elite goaltending leading the charge.
Jeremy Swayman has been excellent in net, allowing just one goal in each of his two starts, while the Bruins’ penalty kill remains perfect through three games. Boston’s commitment to system play and defensive structure has kept opponents frustrated, and the team’s depth continues to shine. With Pavel Zacha, Mark Kastelic, and Sean Kuraly all finding the net against Buffalo, the Bruins aren’t relying solely on their top line anymore.
Expect Boston to stick with their controlled, grind-it-out style, aiming to frustrate Tampa’s skill players while capitalizing on transition chances. If they stay out of the box and Swayman stays sharp, the Bruins could easily extend their unbeaten start.
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Outlook
Tampa Bay, meanwhile, is searching for answers after opening 0-2, a rare stumble for Jon Cooper’s crew. Defensive lapses and uncharacteristic turnovers have plagued the Lightning early, with Andrei Vasilevskiy struggling to find form (.855 SV%) and the team being outshot heavily in both contests.
The offense isn’t the issue, Brayden Point already leads the team with four points, while Darren Raddysh has surprisingly contributed two goals from the blue line. Still, Tampa’s trademark consistency and structure haven’t shown up yet. The Lightning have been sloppy in their own zone and slow to recover, allowing opponents to dictate play.
Cooper’s group knows this road trip is crucial for setting the tone early in the season. Expect a strong push from their top six as Tampa looks to shake off its rough start and regain that veteran poise the team is known for.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
Boston’s system and goaltending give them a clear edge, especially with Tampa struggling to find rhythm. The Bruins’ defensive discipline and efficient special teams could frustrate a Lightning squad still trying to stabilize on the road.
Score Prediction: Bruins 4, Lightning 2
Pick: Boston (+137)
Total: Under 6.5 Alt Lines (-145)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
