Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 12/11/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Bally Sports West

The Vegas Golden Knights (19-8-1) host the Boston Bruins (21-3-1) at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday.

The Boston Bruins had a good night with a 4-0 victory over the Avalanche their last time on the ice. Boston recorded 13 penalty minutes in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play but weren't able to make the most of them. The Bruins had a impressive offensive performance in the win. For the outing, they finished 4 of the 37 shots they attempted.

At even strength, the Bruins have surrendered 38 goals while having 72 when they are on offense. Boston Bruins opponents have totaled 95 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have a total of 14 goals in those chances. In the matter of their scoring, the Boston Bruins have earned 99 goals (3rd in hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 52. Boston has taken 873 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.3%. For the season, they have 43 points and their points % is .860. The Bruins so far have had 729 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .929. Boston comes into the game with 95 power play chances and they have scored 27 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 28.42%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Linus Ullmark. Throughout his time in hockey, Ullmark has earned 98 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .583. His save percentage is at .916 in his 10,028 minutes on the ice. Ullmark has seen 5,174 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 4,739 total saves. Opponents have tallied 435 goals against Ullmark in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.60. He has amassed an overall record of 91-58-15 and he was named the starter in 168 games. Ullmark has taken the ice for 176 matchups during his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Vegas faced the Rangers in a matchup where the Golden Knights went home in defeat by a mark of 5-1. They had 3 chances on the power play in this outing and scored 1 out of those tries. The Golden Knights had 1 goal out of the 26 shots on goal they pursued.

Vegas has put up 907 shots (6th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.25%, while allowing their opponents 873 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 73.33% on the other teams 75 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.3%. They have recorded 80 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 22.50%. The Golden Knights are sitting with 75 goals at even strength and 18 goals (20th in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 76 goals to be scored by of a combination of 56 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. This season, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 93 goals, 39 points, and a points percentage of .696.

Across the ice you are likely to see Logan Thompson protecting the goal. Thompson has accrued a career record of 23-11-3 and has been in net for 39 contests. Thompson's rate of quality starts comes out to 58.3% and he has 21 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accounted for 1,091 stops out of 1,191 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .916. The opposition is averaging 2.67 goals per game and he has allowed 100 goals in total. He has been a starter 36 contests and has played 2,249 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Boston

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