The Vegas Golden Knights (39-20-8) host the Boston Bruins (30-30-9, losers of three straight) at T-Mobile Arena. The matchup on Thursday, March 20 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we predict will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
In the last 10 contests for the Bruins, their offense has put up 23 goals while their defense has allowed 27 (they have a 3-6-1 record in those games). In 20 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with two goals (10.0% success rate).
Golden Knights vs. Bruins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-303)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 39-20-8 overall and 3-8-11 in overtime matchups.
- Vegas is 10-7-5 (25 points) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the five times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
- Vegas has taken three points from the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-7-1 record).
- The Golden Knights are 37-7-5 in the 49 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 79 points).
- In the 27 games when Vegas has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 30 points after finishing 13-10-4.
- In the 44 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 28-13-3 (59 points).
- The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Golden Knights went 11-6-4 in those matchups (26 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have posted a record of 7-9-16 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 30-30-9.
- Boston has earned 32 points (12-8-8) in its 28 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In 11 games this season when the Bruins finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-9-1).
- Boston has earned 13 points (4-9-5 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Bruins have earned 53 points in their 34 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Boston has scored a lone power-play goal in 22 games and registered 28 points with a record of 13-7-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 17-11-2 (36 points).
- The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 33 games. The Bruins finished 10-17-6 in those matchups (26 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.3 | Goals Scored | 2.7 | 26th |
| 8th | 2.7 | Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 23rd |
| 4th | 30.3 | Shots | 27 | 28th |
| 4th | 26.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| 2nd | 28.85% | Power Play % | 14.85% | 29th |
| 22nd | 76.64% | Penalty Kill % | 75.83% | 24th |
Golden Knights vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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