In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 12th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 78 points this season with a 36-22-6 record, and are 41-23 ATS and 35-28 in over/under. They have a 25-8-1 home record and a 11-14-5 road record and are sitting 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 2-1 home overtime win over the Kings, and their previous three games were a 5-4 road overtime loss to the Penguins, a 3-1 home win over the Capitals, and a 6-3 road loss to the Predators.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.31 goals per game and are scoring 24.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 77.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 76 points and 53 assists, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 34. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 25-13-3 record, with 2.76 GAA and .906 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 11-9-3 record, with 3.28 GAA and .892 SV%.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 66 points this season with a 30-26-6 record, and are 39-23 ATS and 30-30 in over/under. They have a 17-10-5 home record and a 13-16-1 road record and are sitting 5th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 6-3 road loss to the Sabres, and their previous three games were a 2-1 home overtime loss to the Islanders, a 3-2 home overtime loss to the Blues, and a 7-5 home win over the Canadiens.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.06 goals per game and are scoring 20.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.50 goals per game and are killing 79.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 90 points and 33 goals, adding a team-high 57 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 19-17-3 record, with 3.57 GAA and .886 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 11-9-3 record, with 2.83 GAA and .900 SV%.
San Jose Sharks @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: March 12, 2026
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The home team has won each of the Bruins’ last 15 games.
- The Sharks have lost each of their last eight games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 13 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games.
- The Bruins have won the first period in 10 of their last 11 games against the Sharks following a win.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Bruins have lost each of their last four games following a win.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in 18 of their last 22 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in six of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents at TD Garden when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last seven night games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Sharks’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 12 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored a goal in four of the Bruins’ last five home games against the Sharks.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Bruins as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Morgan Geekie ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (22.8%) this season.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in each of the Sharks’ last four games.
- William Smith has recorded an assist in four of the Sharks’ last five games as underdogs.
- Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.87%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.39%).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.50).
- The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
Sharks vs Bruins Prediction
The Sharks have won their previous meeting against the Bruins this season by 3-1 at home, but the Bruins are 8-1 in their 9 meetings before that.
In this Sharks vs Bruins Prediction, the Bruins are coming as -166 home favorites. The Bruins have been the better team this season and they are the best home team in the league, while the Sharks have been weaker on the road. They have a 13-game winning streak at home, while on the other hand, the Sharks have been struggling lately with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games. The Bruins are another beast at home and have been dominating the Sharks historically, so I expect them to take care of business in a comfortable fashion today. Take the Bruins on the moneyline.