Boston Bruins defeat Nashville Predators 6-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · NHL · Nashville Predators 0, Boston Bruins 6
Boston Bruins defeated Nashville Predators 6-0 on Thursday at TD Garden, covering the -1.5 spread while the total finished under 6.5.
Nashville Predators vs. Boston Bruins final score and game recap
Boston's dominance was methodical and complete. The Bruins scored twice in each period—2-0 after one, 4-0 after two, 6-0 final—while Nashville managed no offense across all three frames. Justus Annunen stopped 25 of 31 shots for the Predators.
David Pastrnak led Boston's attack with two goals and two assists. Charlie McAvoy contributed four assists from the blue line.
Who covered the spread in Nashville Predators vs. Boston Bruins?
Boston Bruins covered as -1.5 favorites, winning by six goals and exceeding the spread requirement by 4.5. The line held steady from open to close.
Did Nashville Predators vs. Boston Bruins go over or under the total?
The game finished at six combined goals, falling half a goal short of the 6.5 total. The under cashed.
How did AiQ's Nashville Predators vs. Boston Bruins predictions do?
AiQ posted a perfect 1-0 record across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Boston Bruins at -156 – WIN (+$64.10 on a $100 bet)
Nashville Predators vs. Boston Bruins game prop results: team totals and first period
- Nashville Predators team total 3.5: Under (paid -240); Nashville scored zero.
- Boston Bruins team total 3.5: Over (paid -112); Boston scored six.
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -135); two goals were scored in the opening frame.
- First-period moneyline: Boston Bruins won the first period (paid -152).
Nashville Predators vs. Boston Bruins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Nashville at +130 and Boston at -156, implying a 58 percent win probability for the Bruins after vigorish removal. The bookmaker's margin was 4.4 percent.
AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Bruins moneyline was -2.4 percent at -148 (best price at betrivers), indicating the model liked the side but deemed the price negative-EV. The sportsbook's implied 58 percent win probability aligned with AiQ's calibrated estimate, showing agreement between the model and the market on Boston's true strength.
Nashville Predators and Boston Bruins betting trends: 2026-27 season
Nashville sits 3-6 through nine games with a 4-4 against-the-spread record and 3-5 on the over-under. The Predators have dropped four of their last five.
Boston stands 8-3 after eleven contests with a 9-2 against-the-spread record and 4-7 on the over-under. The Bruins have won three of their last four.
What's next for Nashville Predators and Boston Bruins?
Nashville travels to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins on Saturday, October 24. Boston hosts the San Jose Sharks at TD Garden the same day.