Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boston Bruins will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday afternoon, with both teams looking to secure a crucial win. The Bruins,
Game outlook
The Boston Bruins will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday afternoon, with both teams looking to secure a crucial win. The Bruins, coming off a loss to Chicago, have a favorable recent record against Pittsburgh, winning 7 out of their last 10 matchups. The Penguins, on the other hand, are coming off a win over New Jersey and are currently the betting favorites to win the game. It will be an exciting matchup to see which team comes out on top in this Bruins vs. Penguins showdown.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bruins +137 | Penguins -156
Spread: Bruins +1.5 (-190) | Penguins -1.5 (+163)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 61%.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are coming off a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, their second loss in their last four games. They will look to bounce back and secure their third win in five contests when they play next on Sunday. The team averages 2.68 goals per game and scored two goals on 33 shots in their last outing. David Pastrnak leads the team with 102 points, followed by Morgan Geekie with 55 points and Pavel Zacha with 45 points. Boston is currently ranked 29th in offense and 26th in defense, giving up an average of 3.31 goals per game. Goalie Jeremy Swayman saved 16 of 20 shots in the last game and has a 3.08 GAA and .894 save percentage this season. The team's overall record stands at 32-39-9, with a power ranking of 26 in the league.