Boston Bruins vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 13, 2026
The Boston Bruins head to San Jose, California, Tuesday night to face the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 11 PM, with national coverage available on ESPN. Boston will look to build on a strong performance against Philadelphia over the weekend as they are 4-2 on the year on a 2 game winning streak following the win. San Jose returns home looking to bounce back following a loss against Edmonton, currently 3-2 on the year. Boston comes into this game as a slight underdog at -105. San Jose will be the home favorite at -115, with a total set at 6.5. Stay ahead of the action with our NHL Picks.
Boston looks to continue their streak
The Boston offense is averaging 3.33 goals on 25.5 shots per game this season, and they have scored 11 total goals across their last two victories. Defensively, Boston has been just as strong, holding opponents to 2.17 goals on 27.2 shots per game this season. David Pastrnak is leading the Boston offense this season with seven points, two goals, and five assists. Fraser Minten is second on the roster with five points this season. Hampus Lindholm is tied for third on the team this season with four points through six games.
Jeremy Swayman did the work in the net for Boston in their last outing, giving up one goal on 15 shots to post a .933 save percentage in the game. Fraser Minten led the way for the Boston offense with one goal and two assists in just under 14.5 minutes on the ice. Boston got goals from four other players, while 6 other players added at least 1 assist to the scoring.
Key Injury Report for Boston:
- None
San Jose tries to defend their ice
Offensively, San Jose has been mediocre this season, averaging 2.6 goals on 23.4 shots, though they have scored just one goal across their last two losses. Defensively, San Jose is allowing 3.4 goals on 26.6 shots per game this year. Macklin Celebrini leads the San Jose offense this season with six points and five assists. Tyler Toffoli is 2nd on the roster with four points, and he is one of three players with a team-leading two goals this season.
Yaroslav Askarov struggled in the net for San Jose in their last outing, giving up three goals on 20 shots to post an .850 save percentage in the loss. Macklin Celebrini was the only real threat for the San Jose offense in their last outing with one goal on two shots in just under 22 minutes on the ice. Michael Misa chipped in as well with one assist.
Key Injury Report for San Jose:
- Barclay Goodrow (Day-To-Day) - Oct 13
- Alex Barre-Boulet (IR) - Oct 13
- Quentin Musty (IR-NR) - Dec 1
- Cam Lund (IR-NR) - Oct 19
- Kyle Keyser (IR-NR) - Dec 1
Boston Bruins vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Prediction
Pick: Boston Bruins
Boston has an opportunity to pick up another important victory Tuesday night against a San Jose team that could have difficulty generating consistent offense. The Bruins have been effective defensively and should be able to limit the number of quality scoring opportunities available to the Sharks. San Jose has some talented young offensive players capable of making things interesting but will need a strong performance to challenge Boston. The Bruins have the advantage in overall experience and should be able to control the pace throughout the game. Boston also has enough offensive talent to take advantage of a Sharks defense that has been inconsistent early in the season. Take the Bruins to make the necessary plays and secure the road victory.
Pick: Under 6.5
Boston and San Jose could have difficulty generating enough offensive production to push this matchup over the total Tuesday night. The Bruins have been effective defensively and should be able to limit the number of quality scoring chances available to the Sharks. The Bruins should be able to establish control and dictate the pace without needing an explosive offensive performance. San Jose will look to keep things competitive in front of its home crowd, which could lead to a more conservative approach. Expect Boston to control the game defensively and keep the combined score under the number.