PPG Paints Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the visiting Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.2-1.2 win for the Bruins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins bring a 21-19-3 record to the battle against the 23-10-6 Bruins. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Pittsburgh go 21-20-2 so far and the Bruins go 18-20-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Boston injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Pittsburgh Penguins at No. 4 and the Boston Bruins at No. 1 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Pittsburgh Penguins No. 21-ranked offense (2.79 goals per game) against a Boston Bruins defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.46 goals per game allowed. The Penguins Sportsbook has clicked at a 25.83% rate while the Bruins have a 84.17% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Boston, they were a 7-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Hurricanes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -148 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Pittsburgh was a 4-0 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Islanders. They won as +100 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Montreal, Saturday, January 13th
Pittsburgh home to Detroit, Saturday, January 13th