The Boston Bruins (4-2-0) and the San Jose Sharks (3-2-0) meet Tuesday at SAP Center in San Jose, California. Puck drop is set for 11 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Sharks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
2025-26 season series: Sharks won 2-0
San Jose has won 3 in a row in this series, including the past 2 meetings in the Bay Area. The Under has cashed in 3 straight, while going 7-1-1 in the past 9 in the series.
Boston (-148) picked up a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday as the Over (5.5) just came in. After back-to-back 4-1 losses, the Bruins have rattled off 2 wins in a row, outscoring the opposition 11-2. It is 2-1-0 vs. Western Conference teams this season, too.
San Jose (+130) lost
3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers at home Saturday as the Under (6.5) connected. After scoring 9 total goals in the first 2 games, both wins, the Sharks have managed just 6 goals in the past 3 outings, going 1-2-0. The Under is on a 3-game run.
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Bruins at Sharks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Bruins -126 (bet $126 to win $100) | Sharks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins -1.5 (+190) | Sharks +1.5 (-240)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +104 | U: -128)
Bruins at Sharks projected goalies
Jeremy Swayman (4-1-0, 1.79 GAA, .932 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Yaroslav Askarov (2-2-0, 3.70 GAA, .860 SV%)
Swayman has allowed just a single goal in each of his past 2 starts, including 36 saves on 37 shots in a 6-1 win over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday. He has won both of his starts against Western Conference foes this season.
Askarov allowed 3 goals on 20 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers Saturday, and he has allowed 3+ goals in all 4 of his outings to date. He did beat his only Eastern Conference opponent, the Florida Panthers, in a 4-3 OTW on Oct. 1, stopping 23 of 26 shots.
Bruins at Sharks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bruins 4, Sharks 2
Moneyline
The BRUINS (-126) have dropped each of their past 2 trips to San Jose, and 3 in a row in this series. However, Swayman and the B's are playing much better hockey lately, and Askarov is just letting in too many goals and can't be trusted. Despite the head-to-head history recently, let's put more stock into recent play.
Puck line/Against the spread
If you're a bit more adventurous, BRUINS -1.5 (+190) for the chance to nearly double up is worth a roll of the dice. Again, Askarov has allowed 3+ goals in all 4 of his games to date, so the opportunity is there for Boston to make some noise. It has scored 11 goals in the past 2 victory, so the B's are running hot.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-128) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most. This is a big number, but again, look to Askarov's conceded goals to know why we're a bit on the fence here. However, Sway has been allowing nothing for the black and gold.
Best prop bet
Sharks C MACKLIN CELEBRINI 1+ ASSISTS (-120) is worth a look here. The 20-year-old captain has 1 goal and 5 assists in his 3 games played this season, including 3 apples against the Panthers in his only game against an Eastern Conference team this season. At this price, he is a strong option.
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