Read our Penguins vs Bruins pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Boston. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Penguins hold a 8-12-4 record so far.
- The Penguins are are averaging 2.6 goals per contest so far.
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
- The Bruins hold a 11-10-3 record so far.
- The Bruins are are averaging 2.4 goals per contest so far.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
Penguins vs Bruins Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Bruins? The puck drops at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Penguins.
Penguins vs. Bruins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins
- Where: Boston at TD Garden
- Date: Friday, November 29th
- Betting Odds BOS -1.5, PIT +144 | BOS -171 O/U 6
Penguins Preview: Can Pittsburgh Grab a Win on the Road?
Pittsburgh picked up a 3-1 road win against the Canadiens, moving to 8-12-4 this season. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the third period.
Sidney Crosby led the way for Pittsburgh in their 3-1 win over Montreal, scoring twice, including his fifth goal of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added his second goal of the year, finding the net on his only shot, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.
The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. After a scoreless stretch, Crosby opened the scoring at 4:03 in the first period and added another goal at 1:20 in the second.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, finishing with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh’s defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.
Bruins Preview: Can Boston Lock in a Home Win?
With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved above .500, now sitting at 11-10-3. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6 goals, well above the combined 2 goals scored in the game.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held firm, allowing just 23 shots on goal.
In their recent game against the Kraken, Boston's offense struck early, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the first period. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, coming on a power play at 10:03 in the first.
The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 16. They were held scoreless in the second and third periods after taking a 2-0 lead in the first.
Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits. The Bruins' defense pitched a shutout, and the team won the game in regulation.
Penguins vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Pittsburgh has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- Through their last five home games, Boston has an puck line record of just 0-5. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 1 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Bruins have an puck line mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Penguins have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-4.
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