Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 1/3/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-182) Canucks (+150)

The Vancouver Canucks (16-20-3) host the Boston Bruins (21-18-2) at Rogers Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this game has Boston at -182 while Vancouver is at +150. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The Boston Bruins came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 6-2 victory over the Oilers their last time out. Boston accounted for 47 penalty mins in this matchup. In addition, they had 3 power play opportunities and were able to notch 1 goal. The Bruins had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 6 of the 29 shots they put on goal.

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While at even strength, the Bruins have conceded 102 goals while earning 98 when they are on offense. Boston Bruins opponents have totaled 157 power play opportunities (1st in pro hockey) and have scored 31 goals in those attempts. In the matter of their scoring, the Boston Bruins have accumulated 128 goals (8th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have given up 133. Boston has taken 1,112 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.5%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 44 points and their points % is .537. The Bruins so far have had 1,229 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .892. Boston steps onto the ice with 121 power play opportunities and they have tallied 30 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 24.79%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jeremy Swayman. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Swayman has earned 129 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .614. His save percentage currently is .909 for his 10,139 mins between the pipes. Swayman has seen 6,060 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 5,511 saves. Opponents have been able to score 549 goals versus Swayman in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.61. He has earned an overall mark of 116-72-24 and got the start in 210 games. Swayman has participated in 218 contests throughout his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Vancouver faced the Flyers in a matchup where the Canucks ended up losing by a final of 6-3. They had 4 power play attempts in this outing but didn't score a goal. The Canucks had 3 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they pursued.

The Canucks have earned 83 goals at even strength and 25 goals (12th in the NHL) while on the power play. Vancouver has tried 1,038 shots (24th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.40%, while allowing the opposition 1,164 shots. Over the course of the season, the Vancouver Canucks have earned a total of 108 goals, 35 points, as well as a points percentage of .449. They have granted a total of 136 goals to be scored by way of 104 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 129 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 19.38%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 75.19% on their oppositions 129 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 88.3%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Kevin Lankinen protecting the net. He has a tally of 4,749 saves out of 5,264 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .902. Lankinen is the owner of a career record of 76-68-25 and has played in 182 games. He was named a starter in 168 games and his ice time sits at 8,685 minutes. Lankinen's quality start rate is 52.4% and he has qualified for 88 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. Opponents are averaging 3.07 goals per game and he has surrendered 515 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Boston (-182)

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