Penguins vs Bruins Prediction
The Bruins are simply playing the better hockey, so the fact that we can get them at a lower price feels like a steal. The Bruins have also won seven of the last 10 games against the Penguins. The Penguins just can’t get out of their own way, mainly due to an offense that’s 23rd in goals against and 20th in shots against. They’ve allowed three or more goals in seven of their last nine games. It’s just not good enough against a Bruins team that’s rolling and is top-10 in goals per game and goals against per game. I’ll gladly take the soft price with the Bruins on Thursday night.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins beat the Blackhawks and Golden Knights, and they play the Panthers next. The Bruins have won 9 of their last 12 games.
The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.56 goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 8 goals, Morgan Geekie has 8 assists, and Fraser Minten has 33 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.38 goals per game and are killing 76.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 28 goals on 320 shots faced, and Michael DiPietro has given up 9 goals on 127 shots.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Golden Knights and Habs, and they play the Kings next. The Penguins have lost 10 of their last 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are scoring 18.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Evgeni Malkin leads Pittsburgh with 6 goals, Erik Karlsson has 13 assists, and Rickard Rakell has 37 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.4 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 30 goals on 267 shots faced, and Segei Murashov has given up 19 goals on 147 shots.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The home team has won each of the Bruins’ last seven games.
- The Bruins have lost each of their last six road games after coming off overtime.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games at PPG Paints Arena following a win.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when leading after the second period.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Penguins.
- The Penguins have lost four of their last five games as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The Bruins have won the first period in each of their last six games against the Penguins.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Penguins’ last eight home games following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 road games following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Penguins’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Rickard Rakell has scored a goal in each of the Penguins’ last four games.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Penguins as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Rickard Rakell has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances- the longest active streak in the league.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Zacha has scored at least one goal in each of his last five road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances in night games at PPG Paints Arena.
- William Borgen ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference for Plus/Minus (+16) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank T1st in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (0).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have recorded the equal-largest margin of victory in the NHL this season (7-goal win @ Flyers on September, 30).
- The Boston Bruins are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Boston Bruins rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.38).