Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Penguins

The Boston Bruins clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 15:30 on Sunday, March 8.

We think that the Penguins should prove too strong for the Bruins. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back the home team and there’s lots of juice in the -128 available.

Boston Bruins have lost six straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 3-1 home win over Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Elias Lindholm, Viktor Arvidsson and Pavel Zacha scored one goal apiece. Goalie Jeremy Swayman was red hot in this one, making 22 saves (.957).

Pittsburgh Penguins have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at PPG PAINTS Arena, they were turned over 4-3 (SO) by Philadelphia Flyers. Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell and Thomas Novak each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Bruins and the Penguins saw the former win. It was a 2-1 scoreline at TD Garden. The Bruins have racked up four straight victories over the Penguins. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Joonas Korpisalo (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-9-2	3.2	.893	1
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

Arturs Silovs (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-8-8	2.8	.898	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 10.6% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have given up 3.1 goals from 31.0 shots, averaging 5.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.0%.

Charlie McAvoy is the top points scorer with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, with David Pastrnak racking up 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.31 goal against average with a .925 save percentage.

The Penguins have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 24.7 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

The top points scorer is Yegor Chinakhov with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, while Bryan Rust is next best after registering 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.31 GAA with a .847 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, our best pick is the home team to win against inferior opposition and we think that the -128 represents an attractive bet on the Moneyline.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Bruins vs Penguins stats:

• Bruins have lost their last 6 games on the road.
• Bruins have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Bruins have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Penguins Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 2 - 6 Penguins

Our correct score prediction is a 6-2 win for the Penguins which is available at odds of +3000. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Penguins

1-0

Bruins

+5500

Penguins

+5500

2-0

Bruins

+5000

Penguins

+5000

2-1

Bruins

+1500

Penguins

+1500

3-0

Bruins

+3400

Penguins

+3300

3-1

Bruins

+1900

Penguins

+1900

3-2

Bruins

+850

Penguins

+850

4-0

Bruins

+4500

Penguins

+4000

4-1

Bruins

+1700

Penguins

+1600

4-2

Bruins

+1600

Penguins

+1500

4-3

Bruins

+1050

Penguins

+1000

5-0

Bruins

+8000

Penguins

+7000

5-1

Bruins

+2800

Penguins

+2500

5-2

Bruins

+1800

Penguins

+1600

5-3

Bruins

+2400

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Bruins

+2000

Penguins

+1900

6-0

Bruins

+12000

Penguins

+10000

6-1

Bruins

+6600

Penguins

+5500

6-2

Bruins

+3500

Penguins

+3000

6-3

Bruins

+3000

Penguins

+2800

6-4

Bruins

+5000

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Bruins

+5000

Penguins

+4500

7-1

Bruins

+11000

Penguins

+9000

7-2

Bruins

+9000

Penguins

+7500

7-3

Bruins

+6000

Penguins

+5500

7-4

Bruins

+6600

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Bruins

+11000

Penguins

+10000

7-6

Bruins

+11000

Penguins

+11000

8-2

Bruins

+11000

Penguins

+12500

8-3

Bruins

+11000

Penguins

+13000

8-4

Bruins

+12000

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Bruins

+14000

Penguins

+13000

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Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Pittsburgh Penguins are -127 favorites to win and that means a 56% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +105 about Boston Bruins.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +108.

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Moneyline

Bruins

+105

Penguins

-127

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+160

Tie

+320

Penguins

+135

Puck Line

Bruins +1.5

-250

Penguins -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 31.3
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 15.1
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 3.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 22.4
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 23.5
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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