Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Pick and Preview, April 21 (4/21): NHL
- Lm Tipster
- Apr 20, 2022, 11:50:15 PM
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Odds
| Time | 7:00 p.m. EST |
| Bruins money line | +105 |
| Bruins spread | +1.5 (-230) |
| Penguins money line | -125 |
| Penguins spread | -1.5 (+190) |
| Over / under | 6 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Boston Bruins | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Record | 47-24-5 | 43-23-11 |
| Road / home record | 24-11-3 | 21-12-5 |
| Streak | W2 | L1 |
| Goals per game | 3.08 | 3.26 |
| Goals allowed per game | 2.68 | 2.70 |
| Shots per game | 36.0 | 34.5 |
| Shots allowed per game | 28.8 | 30.9 |
| PP % | 21.6% | 20.7% |
| PK % | 17.39% | 13.27% |
| Over / under record | 34-36-6 | 38-36-6 |
Preview
The Boston Bruins travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins on Thusday night. This is the third time these teams face off this season, they're tied 1-1 in the season series. Both teams have already clinched the playoff berth.
Boston Bruins
The Bruins have lost 3 of their last 5 games and are 24-14 on the road this season. Boston has a 47-24-5 record overall ranking 4th in the Atlantic Division. The Bruins are 27-15-2 in conference play. Boston ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference recording 8.4 points per game, averaging 3.1 goals and 5.3 assists.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 38 goals and has 71 points. Jake DeBrusk has six goals and four assists over the last 10 games for Boston.
In their last 10 games the Bruins are 6-4, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.2 assists, 4.9 penalties and 12.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game with a .914 save percentage.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins have also lost 3 of their last 5 games and are 21-17 at home with a 43-23-10 overall ranking third in the Metropolitan division. The Penguins are 25-15-6 against Eastern Conference opponents. Pittsburgh ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference averaging 5.7 assists per game, led by Sidney Crosby with 0.8.
Jake Guentzel leads the Penguins with 37 goals, adding 41 assists and totaling 78 points. Crosby has five goals and six assists over the last 10 games for Pittsburgh.
In their last 10 games the Penguins are 3-7, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game with a .907 save percentage.
BETTING TRENDS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games..
Pittsburgh are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games against Boston.
Prediction
Both teams have clinched the playoff berth so they're gonna take it easy to avoid some injuries. The Bruins continue to play great defense and the under has cashed in 8 of their last 10 games. I expect a close game and the under seems like the right play.
PICK: Under 6 (-110)
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