Bruins vs Golden Knights Picks and Prediction – 3/21/2025

The Boston Bruins (30-30-9) are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights (39-20-8) on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Get in on the action with our free NHL picks.

The Bruins have faced challenges this season, currently holding a .500 record. Offensively, they average 2.72 goals per game, ranking 26th in the league, with a power play success rate of 15.1%. Defensively, Boston allows an average of 3.15 goals per game, placing them 23rd in goals against, and their penalty kill operates at 76.6%. Key injuries include defensemen Hampus Lindholm (kneecap) and Charlie McAvoy (shoulder), both expected to be out until at least mid-April. In their last ten games, the Bruins have a 3-6-1 record, scoring 23 goals and conceding 27. Despite these struggles, forward David Pastrnak has been a standout performer, leading the team with 83 points, comprising 34 goals and 49 assists. 

The Golden Knights have enjoyed a strong season, boasting a record of 39-20-8. They are particularly formidable at home, with a 24-7-3 record at T-Mobile Arena. Offensively, Vegas averages 3.35 goals per game, ranking 6th in the league, and their power play is converting at an impressive 29.0%. Defensively, they allow 2.69 goals per game, placing them 8th in goals against, with a penalty kill percentage of 76.7%. In their last ten games, the Golden Knights have a 6-3-1 record, demonstrating consistent performance. Key players include Jack Eichel, who has amassed 80 points this season, with 21 goals and 59 assists.

Boston will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities and capitalize on power-play opportunities to contend with Vegas's potent offense. With the Knights at home, we expect Boston to be overwhelmed as they have several times this season. We like Vegas to win this one comfortably, by a score of 4-1.