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2021 NHL Handicapping
(4-1-1) Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2-1)
Date: Thursday, January 28
Time: 9:000 PM
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Mass
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Bruins -125, Penguins +105
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Bruins -1.5 (+195), Penguins +1.5 (-235)
NHL Betting Total: 5.5
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Two of the top teams in the NHL and East Division will battle it out for the second time in three days Thursday as the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the Boston Bruins.
Boston won a hard fought overtime battle 3-2 on Tuesday to keep the Penguins winless this season away from home.
Boston Bruins
The Bruins look to break their tie with the Penguins for the second spot in the East Division. Boston dominated the faceoffs Tuesday against Pittsburgh (44-66).
The Bruins have done a good job this season of killing and converting penalties. Boston was 6-for-6 in killing penalties Tuesday and allow just 32.8 shots on goal this season.
Boston also ranks fifth in the NHL in power play percentage and is first in the league in face off percentage. This has made up for them being 22nd in goals scored per game.
The Bruins have been receiving excellent goaltending from Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak. Boston is giving up only 2.00 goals per game, which is third best in the NHL.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is currently tied for second in the East Division behind the Capitals. Tristan Jarry turned in his best game of the season for Pittsburgh at the net, saving 33 of the 36 shots that came his way.
The Penguins will need more consistent production out of their defense and Jarry if they are to contend this season. The Penguins rank 28th in the league in goals against at 3.71 a game.
The Penguins offense ranks 14th in the league in goals and 14th in power play success. Pittsburgh also has a 75 percent penalty kill rate.
The Penguins rallied from 2-0 down after the second period Tuesday, but ultimately came up short. Kasperi Kapanen and Jason Zucker did the scoring for the Penguins.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
- Bruins are 37-15 in their last 52 games following a win.
- Bruins are 55-24 in their last 79 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1 in Penguins last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-2 in Penguins last 7 overall.
- Penguins are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings in Boston.
Free Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Prediction:
I like Boston to sweep this back-to-back. I’m not buying into this Pittsburgh team, especially with the inconsistent goalkeeping of Jarry. Boston has also played very well this year at home.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Boston -125 ML, Over 5.5
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