Boston Bruins defeat Chicago Blackhawks 5-4: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NHL · Chicago Blackhawks 4, Boston Bruins 5
The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at TD Garden. The Chicago Blackhawks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 9 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. It was 2-2 after two periods. The third period was even at 2-2. It was tied 4-4 at the end of regulation. The Boston Bruins won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anton Frondell (Chicago Blackhawks): 2 goals.
- Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Michael DiPietro (Boston Bruins): 37 saves on 41 shots.
- Morgan Geekie (Boston Bruins): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins?
The Chicago Blackhawks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Boston Bruins -1.5.
Did Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Boston Bruins to win at -238, a win (+$42.02 on a $100 bet).
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Boston Bruins team total 3.5: the over, paying -158, with 5 scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Chicago Blackhawks team total 2.5: the over, paying -102, with 4 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -135, with 2 goals scored.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Blackhawks at +185 and the Boston Bruins at -230. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Boston Bruins a 67% favorite. The Boston Bruins won as the favorite at -230: $43.48 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Boston Bruins, the best price before the game was -230 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.7% value).
Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Chicago Blackhawks 4-10 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-4 at home, 0-6 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 14 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 7 times. That made it two straight losses for the Chicago Blackhawks.
This result left the Boston Bruins 10-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-1 at home, 4-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 11 of 15 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 9 times.
What's next for Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins?
Next for the Chicago Blackhawks: the Colorado Avalanche at home on Monday, November 2, 2026. Next for the Boston Bruins: the Vegas Golden Knights at home on Monday, November 2, 2026.