How to Pick the Penguins vs. Bruins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – March 1

Published 12:50 pm Friday, February 28, 2025

Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Penguins vs. Bruins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • This season, Pittsburgh games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 39 times.
  • There have been 31 Boston games with over 6 goals this season.
  • The Penguins score 2.87 goals per game, compared to the Bruins’ average of 2.73, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -113

  • The Penguins are 7-6 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Pittsburgh is 7-6 (victorious in 53.8% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -113 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this game, the Penguins’ implied win probability is 53.1%.

Bruins Moneyline: -107

  • In Boston’s 28 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has nine wins.
  • The Bruins have nine victories in games with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in 28 chances).
  • Boston’s implied probability to win this game is 51.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Boston 3

Penguins Points Leaders

  • One of Pittsburgh’s top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 61 points in 59 games.
  • Rickard Rakell has 48 points (25 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • Through 61 games, Erik Karlsson has proven himself as a contributor for Pittsburgh. He has 43 points (eight goals and 35 assists).
  • In 30 games played this season, Alex Nedeljkovic (12-11-5) has allowed 92 goals.

Bruins Points Leaders

  • David Pastrnak’s 31 goals and 42 assists in 60 contests give him 73 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Boston’s Brad Marchand has racked up 46 total points (0.8 per game), with 21 goals and 25 assists.
  • Pavel Zacha has 12 goals and 23 assists, for a season point total of 35.
  • Boston’s Jeremy Swayman is 18-19-6 this season, amassing 1103 saves and permitting 127 goals (three goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (42nd in the league).

Penguins’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/23/2025 Rangers L 5-3 Home +126
2/25/2025 Flyers L 6-1 Away +100
2/27/2025 Flyers W 5-4 Home -109
3/1/2025 Bruins Home -113
3/2/2025 Maple Leafs Home
3/4/2025 Avalanche Away
3/7/2025 Golden Knights Away

Bruins’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/22/2025 Ducks L 3-2 Home -198
2/25/2025 Maple Leafs L 5-4 Home +131
2/27/2025 Islanders L 2-1 Home -103
3/1/2025 Penguins Away -107
3/2/2025 Wild Away
3/4/2025 Predators Home
3/6/2025 Hurricanes Away

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Pittsburgh vs. Boston Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET
  • How to watch on TV: ABC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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