The Boston Bruins are massive home favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks ahead of their 1 p.m. ET puck drop at TD Garden on Saturday, Oct. 31.
My favorite Blackhawks vs. Bruins prediction and NHL picks expect Chicago to be no match for Boston in this Original Six showdown.
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Blackhawks vs Bruins prediction: Bruins -1.5
I recommend the Boston Bruins puck line up to 48%.
The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in Corsi For percentage and expected goals percentage at five-on-five and sport the lowest power-play percentage in the league.
It’s all added up to Chicago averaging the fewest goals per game and opening the season 0-5 on the road.
Boston has dropped consecutive road games ahead of this afternoon's home tilt, and I expect a convincing win considering the Bruins are 5-1 with an eighth-ranked xGF% at 5-on-5 at TD Garden.
COVERS INTEL: The Boston Bruins have generated the fifth-most expected goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five when adjusted for score and venue, and the Chicago Blackhawks have generated the second-fewest.
Blackhawks vs Bruins total prediction: Under 5.5
The highlighted offensive struggles have paved the way for Chicago to go Under the number in five consecutive games, and Boston has also gone Under the number in six of its past seven.
Goaltending has also been a strength for the Bruins, with No. 1 Jeremy Swayman and backup Michael DiPietro combining for a league-high .916 save percentage and 15.54 goals saved above expected across 14 games.
As a result, I’m not anticipating the Blackhawks doing their part to send this total Over the number this afternoon.
- Top picks: 29-19, +15.35 units
- Combos: 2-18, -11.08 units
Blackhawks vs Bruins odds
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- Moneyline: Blackhawks 33% | Bruins 68%
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (56%) | Under 5.5 (46%)
- Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (57%) | Bruins -1.5 (57%)
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Blackhawks vs Bruins trend
The Boston Bruins have covered the puck line in 19 of their last 25 games (+14.00 Units / 34% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends.
How to watch Blackhawks vs Bruins
| Location | TD Garden, Boston |
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NESN, Sportsnet One |
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