The Bruins will play the Lightning on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 6:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning. The puck hits the ice on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Bruins currently have a 94.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into this matchup with a 98.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Boston Bruins - The Boston Bruins have a 11-12-2 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Boston Bruins now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning start this game with a 15-9-0 record as a home team. That puts them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Boston Bruins rank 4th (186) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently rank 6th (183) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Boston Bruins rank 11th (171) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning, they've given up 131 goals this season, ranking them 24th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Boston Bruins have a 2-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 3-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Boston Bruins have a 32-20-3 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 34-14-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Sunday's clash of the mighty Bruins versus Lightning... Will spark magic on the ice. Both teams are on fire... Bruins with a 0.582 win percentage, Lightning with a 0.654 win percentage... Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins... A showdown not to be missed!
In this epic battle, expect lightning-fast moves and powerful shots... (Get ready for a thrilling matchup!) Boston's 32-20-3 standing versus Tampa Bay's 34-14-4 standing... The stakes are high, the tension palpable. Witness the clash of titans... As they fight for dominance on the ice.
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The wizard predicts a fierce battle, filled with twists and turns... (May the best team prevail!) So gather your potions and prepare for a night of NHL magic... As the Bruins and Lightning face off in this crucial matchup.
Best Bruins at Lightning Odds
| Underdog Boston Bruins | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Underdog Boston Bruins | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Bruins are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +110 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Bruins are +1.5 -130 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Bruins
Lightning
2/01/26 6:30pm EST | +180-220 |
- Boston Bruins bettors risk $100 to win $180 at +180 odds. The implied probability for Boston Bruins is 35.71%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $45.45 at -220 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 68.75%.
Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
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Bruins
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
2/01/26 6:30pm EST | Yes -160No +120Bet |
Bruins
Total Goals
BOS at TBL 2/01/26 6:30pm EST | 2.5 o -1052.5 u -135Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
BOS at TBL 2/01/26 6:30pm EST | 3.5 o -1203.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | 55 | 37 | 14 | 4 | 0.673 | 78 | 33 | 199 | 140 | +59.0 | 18-9-0 | 19-5-4 | 4-2 | 8-1-1 | W5 |
| Boston Bruins | 57 | 32 | 20 | 5 | 0.561 | 69 | 30 | 195 | 182 | +13.0 | 21-8-1 | 11-12-4 | 2-3 | 6-1-3 | OT2 |
Boston Bruins & Tampa Bay Lightning Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bruins | +12500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +500 Bet |
Boston Bruins & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at 6:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other February 1, 2026 NHL Games
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