Boston Bruins defeat San Jose Sharks 6-4: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NHL · San Jose Sharks 4, Boston Bruins 6
The Boston Bruins beat the San Jose Sharks 6-4 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at TD Garden. The Boston Bruins covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 10 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. It was 2-2 after two periods. The Boston Bruins outscored the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Alex Nedeljkovic (San Jose Sharks): 29 saves on 34 shots.
- Michael Misa (San Jose Sharks): 1 goal.
- James Hagens (Boston Bruins): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Fraser Minten (Boston Bruins): 1 goal, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins?
The Boston Bruins covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 2 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Boston Bruins -1.5.
Did San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 3.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Boston Bruins to win at -192, a win (+$52.08 on a $100 bet).
San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Boston Bruins team total 3.5: the over, paying -124, with 6 scored.
- San Jose Sharks team total 2.5: the over, paying -128, with 4 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -154, with 2 goals scored.
San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the San Jose Sharks at +155 and the Boston Bruins at -192. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Boston Bruins a 63% favorite. The Boston Bruins won as the favorite at -192: $52.08 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Boston Bruins, the best price before the game was -182 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.5% value).
San Jose Sharks and Boston Bruins betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the San Jose Sharks 6-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-2 at home, 4-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 5 times.
This result left the Boston Bruins 9-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (5-1 at home, 4-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 10 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 7 times. That made it two straight wins for the Boston Bruins.
What's next for San Jose Sharks and Boston Bruins?
Next for the San Jose Sharks: the Buffalo Sabres at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Next for the Boston Bruins: at the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.