{"id":460478,"date":"2025-01-09T14:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T19:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=460478"},"modified":"2025-01-09T14:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T19:09:35","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-9-boston-bruins-vs-tampa-bay-lightning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/09\/nhl-predictions-jan-9-boston-bruins-vs-tampa-bay-lightning\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 9 Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today\u2019s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the\u00a0Boston Bruins<\/a>\u00a0vs\u00a0Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> NESN; Fan Duel Sports Sun; ESPN+<\/p>\n

We open NHL predictions with our featured game between the Bruins and the Lightning. Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the confirmed starter for Boston. However, always check social media for any other lineup changes. The Bruins have lost five in a row and are 3-5-2 in the last 10 games. \u00a0Charlie McAvoy<\/a> has been one of the few bright spots as of late with seven assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a> will get the call in between the pipes for Tampa Bay, which is 5-5 in the last 10 games. This is the first meeting between the two clubs, but both teams are heading in different directions. Brandon Hagel<\/a> has had a great season with 18 goals and 25 assists for the Lightning.<\/p>\n

Boston really needs a win, but Tampa Bay should heap on the misery.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Lightning win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Sabres 1-0 Senators<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> TSN5; MSG Buffalo; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The second game of NHL predictions has the Buffalo Sabres<\/a> battling the Ottawa Senators<\/a> in Atlantic Division play. Buffalo will go with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a> in goal for this one. The Sabres are 4-5-1 in the last games. Tage Thompson<\/a> leads the club in goals (19) and points (39).<\/p>\n

Anton Forsberg<\/a> is the confirmed starter for Ottawa, which has lost the last three games. The Linus Ullmark<\/a> injury has made the Senators struggle, as they’re 5-4-1 in the last 10. Tim Stutzle is first in assists (29) and points (41) for the Senators.<\/p>\n

Ottawa has cooled off as of late, but it should get back on track.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Senators win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Altitude; Fan Duel Sports North X; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The last game of NHL predictions<\/a> is a Central Division game between the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> versus Minnesota Wild.<\/a> Mackenzie Blackwood<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Avalanche, who are 7-2-1 in the last 10. However, the Avs are coming off a loss the night before. Joel Kiviranta<\/a> has playing well lately with five goals and added one assist over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Filip Gustavsson<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Wild, who are winners of four consecutive games. Minnesota is also 6-4 in the last 10 after a bit of a rough patch. Norwegian Mats Zuccarello<\/a> has racked up 10 goals and 17 assists for the Wild.<\/p>\n

Colorado is coming off a game the night before, so Minnesota should extend its streak.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Wild win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go to our featured game for some props. On the Bruins’ side, take Brad Marchand<\/a> to get the over on 0.5 assists at +160. For the Lightning, go with Brayden Point<\/a> to get the over on 1.5 points at +160. The odds are via BetMGM.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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