Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

April 13, 2024

The Boston Bruins (46-18-15) and Pittsburgh Penguins (37-30-12) aim to settle their season series for game three on Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 PM ET at the PPG Paints Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Bruins are slightly favored with a moneyline at -130.

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Bruins just had their four-game win streak snapped when they faced the Carolina Hurricanes. This ended in a 4-1 showing, which they had defeated the Hurricanes 4-1 a few games prior to this.

They are good on the road, boasting a 22-8-9 record and positive momentum on their side. This will be a great test for them as the playoffs are coming up soon to see if they can land a tough win on the road. David Pastrnak will be key, as he leads them with 107 points, 47 goals, and 60 assists.

The Bruins average 3.34 goals and take on 2.68 a game from opponents. They are taking 29.3 shots and allowing 30.7 in return. This is a solid ratio in comparison for their offense to defense.

They have had solid power play performances with 53 goals scored and 46 allowed. This has resulted in a power play percentage at 22.3. They also showcase a penalty kill percentage at 82.5.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Penguins are 4-1 in their last five games, with their last two performances ending in overtime. Their most recent battle was a 6-5 overtime thriller against the Detroit Lions.

They are 22-13-4 at home, showing they are confident in their own arena. They have great momentum on their side as well, which could help push them along in this matchup. Sidney Crosby is the face of their offense in leading with 89 points, 41 goals, and 48 assists.

The Penguins put up 3.05 goals and have allowed 2.98 in return. They take 32.5 shots a game and give up 30.2 in return, showing they have a slight margin of error each battle.

Power plays have not been the best tor them this season, as they have scored 36 goals and allowed 45 from opponents. This has turned into a power play percentage at 14.2. They also have a penalty kill percentage that is slightly lower than the Bruins at 80.9.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

The Boston Bruins are slightly favored to succeed according to the NHL odds presented by MyBookie. They are first in the Atlantic Division and have more appealing stats that point in their favor for the win.

They have each won against one another, with the average score being 5.0 to 3.5 in favor of the Bruins. Look for the Bruins to land another quality win before the playoffs arrive.

Final Pick: Boston Bruins -130

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