Predators vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - March 5

The Nashville Predators (27-26-8), coming off a 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, host the Boston Bruins (34-21-5) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins took down the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in their last outing.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.

The Bruins have put up a 6-1-3 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 36 total goals (eight power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.8%) while conceding 29 goals to their opponents.

Predators vs. Bruins Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Predators 4, Bruins 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Predators (-112)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators are 27-26-8 overall and 7-8-15 in overtime matchups.
• Nashville is 13-4-8 (34 points) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
• In the six games this season the Predators scored just one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
• Nashville has finished 5-12-6 in the 23 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 16 points).
• The Predators are 21-6-2 in the 29 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 44 points).
• In the 27 games when Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 27 points after finishing 12-12-3.
• In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 10-10-3 (23 points).
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 36 games. The Predators finished 15-16-5 in those contests (35 points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

• The Bruins have a record of 34-21-5 this season and are 8-5-13 in overtime contests.
• Boston has earned 28 points (13-6-2) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Across the eight games this season the Bruins finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
• Boston has eight points (4-7-0) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Bruins have earned 62 points in their 41 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 27 games and registered 31 points with a record of 14-10-3.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 9-9-3 (21 points).
• The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 37 times this season, and earned 52 points in those games.

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Predators vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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