Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins prediction
NHL · Monday, November 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · TD Garden · NHL Net
Mel’s pick
Vegas Golden Knights win 50% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.
- Vegas Golden Knights: 50%
- Boston Bruins: 50%
Projected score
Vegas Golden Knights 4, Boston Bruins 3.
Mel vs the betting line
Vegas has Vegas Golden Knights −1.5. Mel projects Boston Bruins by 0.7, so the simulation leans Boston Bruins +1.5 against the spread.
The total is 6.5; Mel projects 7.4 goals, a lean to the over.
Recent form
Vegas Golden Knights (9-5-1) scored 2.2 and allowed 4 goals a game over their last 5.
Boston Bruins (10-4-1) scored 3.8 and allowed 2.8 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 2, 8:14 AM ET.
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