Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Bruins

The Pittsburgh Penguins go up against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, January 11.

The Bruins look great value on the Moneyline and our prediction is that the home team will claim a victory over the Penguins. We’re happy to take the -115 that they win.

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Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed three consecutive road victories. They lost 2-1 in their previous game at home to Calgary Flames at PPG PAINTS Arena. Penguins racked up 28 shots and Yegor Chinakhov bagged the only goal.

Boston Bruins last game was a 10-2 home win. This victory over New York Rangers at TD Garden made it back-to-back victories. David Pastrnak recorded 6 points, all of them were assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made a total of 27 saves (.931).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bruins have won the last two encounters against the Penguins. They achieved winning scorelines of 3-2 and 4-1 at PPG PAINTS Arena. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Bruins win seven times.

Starting Goalies

Stuart Skinner (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-12-4	2.7	.893	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

Joonas Korpisalo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-8-0	3.2	.894	1
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have been giving up 2.8 goals from 24.8 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.2%.

Sidney Crosby is the top points scorer with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, with Bryan Rust racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 2.96 goal against average with a .881 save percentage.

The Bruins have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 6.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.0%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 17 points, 6 goals and 11 assists, while Marat Khusnutdinov is next in line after having 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.12 GAA with a .884 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Boston Bruins are available at -115 when it comes to winning this NHL clash. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the road team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Penguins vs Bruins stats:

• Bruins have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Bruins have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Bruins have won 2 consecutive games.
• Penguins have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Bruins have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Bruins Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Mantha Over 1.5 Shots -100

Anthony Mantha (Penguins) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games on the road. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -100 that this happens.

Latest Anthony Mantha Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+290

First

+1800

Assists

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 2 - 6 Bruins

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Bruins winning 6-2. Odds of +3300 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Bruins

1-0

Penguins

+6600

Bruins

+6600

2-0

Penguins

+5500

Bruins

+5500

2-1

Penguins

+1700

Bruins

+1700

3-0

Penguins

+4000

Bruins

+4000

3-1

Penguins

+2000

Bruins

+2200

3-2

Penguins

+900

Bruins

+950

4-0

Penguins

+4500

Bruins

+5000

4-1

Penguins

+1700

Bruins

+1800

4-2

Penguins

+1500

Bruins

+1600

4-3

Penguins

+950

Bruins

+1000

5-0

Penguins

+7500

Bruins

+8000

5-1

Penguins

+2500

Bruins

+2900

5-2

Penguins

+1600

Bruins

+1800

5-3

Penguins

+2000

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Penguins

+1700

Bruins

+1700

6-0

Penguins

+11000

Bruins

+12000

6-1

Penguins

+5500

Bruins

+6600

6-2

Penguins

+2900

Bruins

+3300

6-3

Penguins

+2500

Bruins

+2800

6-4

Penguins

+4000

Bruins

+4000

6-5

Penguins

+4000

Bruins

+4000

7-1

Penguins

+9000

Bruins

+11000

7-2

Penguins

+7000

Bruins

+8000

7-3

Penguins

+5000

Bruins

+5500

7-4

Penguins

+5500

Bruins

+6000

7-5

Penguins

+8000

Bruins

+9000

7-6

Penguins

+9000

Bruins

+9000

8-2

Penguins

+12000

Bruins

+14000

8-3

Penguins

+11000

Bruins

+13000

8-4

Penguins

+10000

Bruins

+11000

8-5

Penguins

+11000

Bruins

+12500

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Boston Bruins have been given Moneyline odds of -100 against Pittsburgh Penguins who are -122. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 50% chance of success.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -100.

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Moneyline

Penguins

-122

Bruins

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+133

Tie

+325

Bruins

+160

Puck Line

Penguins -1.5

+194

Bruins +1.5

-244

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

David Pastrnak is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +850. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

First

+125

Anytime

+850

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+150

Anytime

+1000

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

First

+160

Anytime

+1100

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+210

Anytime

+1400

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+280

Anytime

+1800

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Tommy Novak (Penguins)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

First

+340

Anytime

+2200

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Yegor Chinakhov (Penguins)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Marat Khusnutdinov (Bruins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Alex Steeves (Bruins)

First

+475

Anytime

+3000

Fraser Minten (Bruins)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Kevin Hayes (Penguins)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Tanner Jeannot (Bruins)

First

+700

Anytime

+3300

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+800

Anytime

+5000

Connor Dewar (Penguins)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Henri Jokiharju (Bruins)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Kris Letang (Penguins)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Mark Kastelic (Bruins)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Sean Kuraly (Bruins)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Noel Acciari (Penguins)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Mason Lohrei (Bruins)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jonathan Aspirot (Bruins)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-110

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Kris Letang (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Marat Khusnutdinov (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Tommy Novak (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-556

Player Shots

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-135

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-154

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+130

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Yegor Chinakhov (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Kris Letang (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 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 7 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 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 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 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 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 3.70 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 6.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 20.3
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 17.9
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 24.5
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

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