Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction in the NHL
Boston Bruins
Chicago BlackhawksMore picks
- Period 3: No draw 1.26 lost
- Period 3: Not: Boston Bruins win and total over 1.5 1.37 won
Match result
Boston Bruins 5:4 Chicago Blackhawks (1:1, 1:1, 2:2, 1:0)
The NHL match between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks ended in a 5:4 scoreline (1:1, 1:1, 2:2, 1:0). Our prediction was Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No. Since both teams scored in the opening period with a 1:1 result, the bet lost.
Our prediction: Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.42 — the bet lost.
Our prediction: Period 3: No draw at 1.26 — the bet lost.
Our prediction: Period 3: Not: Boston Bruins win and total over 1.5 at 1.37 — the bet won.
Boston host Chicago at TD Garden on October 31, with puck drop at 13:00 local time. The Bruins return home after consecutive road defeats; the Blackhawks sit 15th in the Western Conference with 8 points from 13 games, already 13 points behind the conference leader.
Boston: home scoring contrasts with road struggles
Recent form and scoring patterns
The Bruins have two wins and three losses in their last five games. Their two home appearances produced victories over Nashville and San Jose. That split is more informative than the overall record ahead of this return to Boston.
- Home attack: six goals scored in each of those two wins.
- Home defence: a shutout against Nashville, followed by four conceded against San Jose.
Personnel and preparation
Boston played in Carolina on October 27 and St. Louis on October 29 before travelling home. Their recent scoring decline cannot therefore be assigned to a specific absence or unit.
- St. Louis Bluesaway1:4
- Carolina Hurricanesaway1:2
- San Jose Sharkshome6:4
- Nashville Predatorshome6:0
- Dallas Starsaway2:3
Chicago: limited offence leaves little margin
Results and special-teams pressure
Chicago have one win in five. Four of those fixtures were at home, so the sequence offers little evidence of their usual travelling level. Across the season, their 27 goals for and 48 against represent a goal difference of minus 21.
- Scoring ceiling: no more than two goals in any of the last five games.
- Defensive exposure: at least three conceded in four of those fixtures.
- Power play: 10% conversion, the lowest figure in the league.
- Recent totals: all five games finished below 5.5 goals.
Goaltending and available personnel
Spencer Knight stopped 27 of 30 shots against Detroit, a 90.0% save rate; the team's four goals conceded should not all be charged to him. Connor Bedard scored Chicago's only goal, while Patrick Kane leads their scoring. Oliver Moore has returned after a disciplinary benching. Frank Nazar finished the Detroit game at minus three. The starter, full lines, injuries, suspensions and penalty-kill rate are unconfirmed. Chicago also played on October 27 and 29, travelling from Detroit to Boston for this fixture.
- Detroit Red Wingsaway1:4
- Los Angeles Kingshome2:1
- Florida Panthershome2:3
- Montreal Canadienshome1:4
- Dallas Starshome0:4
Previous meetings favour the Bruins
Boston won eight of the ten official meetings over the last five years. In the eight listed results, the Bruins scored 30 goals to Chicago's 20, an average combined total of 6.25. Six cleared 5.5 goals. The latest encounter ended 5:2 to Boston, although Chicago's 5:2 victory at TD Garden in April 2025 prevents treating the venue as decisive.
- 18.01.2026Chicago Blackhawks2:5Boston BruinsNHL
- 09.10.2025Boston Bruins4:3Chicago BlackhawksNHL
- 10.04.2025Boston Bruins2:5Chicago BlackhawksNHL
- 05.12.2024Chicago Blackhawks2:4Boston BruinsNHL
- 25.10.2023Chicago Blackhawks0:3Boston BruinsNHL
Pre-game commentary remains limited
No independent expert opinions or additional confirmed match-specific announcements are supplied beyond the team updates covered above.
Line-ups
Boston Bruins
Substitutes: 1. Jeremy Swayman
Coach: Marco Sturm
Chicago Blackhawks
Substitutes: 30. Spencer Knight
Coach: Jeff Blashill
Our Forecast
Our bet is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No за 1.42. Chicago’s attacking output is the main reason for selecting this market: the Blackhawks have lost four of their last five games, and their scoring total across those five games is not provided. They have also converted just 10% of their power-play chances, the weakest rate in the league. That leaves Chicago with limited routes to an early goal, especially against a Boston side playing at home after two consecutive road defeats.
Boston have scored in all five of their latest games, while Chicago failed to score in one of its last five and produced 2 goals against the Florida Panthers and 1 goal against the Detroit Red Wings in its two most recent defeats. The Bruins also won eight of the last ten head-to-head meetings, including a 5:2 victory in the latest encounter. The projected score is Boston 3:1 Chicago, with the first period ending 1:0.
Conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No за 1.42 is supported by Chicago’s low scoring rate, league-worst power-play efficiency and Boston’s stronger home setting. The expected opening period is controlled by Boston, with at least one team remaining scoreless.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- St. Louis Bluesaway1:4
- Carolina Hurricanesaway1:2
- San Jose Sharkshome6:4
- Nashville Predatorshome6:0
- Dallas Starsaway2:3
- Detroit Red Wingsaway1:4
- Los Angeles Kingshome2:1
- Florida Panthershome2:3
- Montreal Canadienshome1:4
- Dallas Starshome0:4
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 56:36 | 24 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 15 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 55:36 | 21 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 14 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 48:42 | 20 |
Head-to-head
- 18.01.2026Chicago Blackhawks2:5Boston BruinsNHL
- 09.10.2025Boston Bruins4:3Chicago BlackhawksNHL
- 10.04.2025Boston Bruins2:5Chicago BlackhawksNHL
- 05.12.2024Chicago Blackhawks2:4Boston BruinsNHL
- 25.10.2023Chicago Blackhawks0:3Boston BruinsNHL
About the match
- 31 October · 13:00 New York
- Venue: TD Garden (Boston)
Odds
odds before kick-off
Market confidence and the totals split
Boston are the regulation-time favourite at 53.7%, compared with 24.9% for Chicago and 21.5% for a draw. Over the last 24 hours, the home-win and draw prices have shortened while the away-win price has drifted: support has moved away from a Chicago regulation victory.
Over 5.5 retains a 55% market probability, but its price is rising as Under shortens. That movement contrasts with the high-scoring head-to-head record and fits Chicago's recent low totals more closely. BTTS (both teams to score) remains unchanged at 88.3%; that market concerns each side scoring at least once, not whether the combined total is high.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Odds
- 1.41
- Odds at prediction
- 1.42
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 65%
- Market estimate
- 65%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.41
- Potential win
- 41 $
- Odds at kick-off
- 1.42
- Status
- lost
- Profit
- −100 $
