March 07, 2026 4:14 AM EST

NHL: Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 3/8/2026

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are solid 55.8 percent favorites over the Boston Bruins. The Penguins are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +1 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 28 shots on goal vs 27 shots for the Bruins. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.9% compared to the Bruins goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Jeremy Swayman 25, Stuart Skinner 24 SHOTS: David Pastrnak 4.3, Rickard Rakell 3.5 GOALS: David Pastrnak 0.9, Rickard Rakell 0.81 PTS: David Pastrnak has a 69% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Rickard Rakell has a 53% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Pittsburgh Penguins

Boston BruinsRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road11-17, 39% -320Record at Home15-15, 50% -246Pittsburgh Penguins
VS Pittsburgh Penguins1-0, 100% 87VS Boston Bruins0-1, 0% -100Boston Bruins
vs Team .500 or Better15-15, 50% 150vs Team .500 or Better14-13, 52% 176Pittsburgh Penguins
Record As Road Underdog9-14, 39% -188Record As Home Favorite11-10, 52% -170Pittsburgh Penguins
After 1 or More Days Off28-24, 54% -1452After 1 or More Days Off27-21, 56% -1940Boston Bruins

PAST 30 DAYS

Boston BruinsRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road0-1, 0% -100Record at Home2-0, 100% 187Pittsburgh Penguins
VS Pittsburgh Penguins0-0 No GamesVS Boston Bruins0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better0-1, 0% -100vs Team .500 or Better2-0, 100% 227Pittsburgh Penguins
Record As Road Underdog0-1, 0% -100Record As Home Favorite1-0, 100% 63Pittsburgh Penguins
After 1 or More Days Off1-1, 50% -188After 1 or More Days Off2-1, 67% -60Pittsburgh Penguins

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Boston BruinsRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD17-11, 61% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME15-14, 52% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS0-1, 0% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-1, 50% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-20, 38% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-12, 61% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home27-19, 59% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road28-14, 67% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Boston Bruins Road Games: 15-13, 54% -29 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 11-19, 37% -924 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Boston Bruins Road Games: 0-1, 0% -100 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 1-1, 50% +24

MONEY LINE - Boston Bruins Road Games: 16-12, 57% -90 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 15-15, 50% +-242 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Boston Bruins Road Games: 0-1, 0% -100 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 2-0, 100% +187

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Boston Bruins Road Games: 11-17, 39% -699 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 21-9, 70% + 1011 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Boston Bruins Road Games: 1-0, 100% + 91 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 0-2, 0% -200

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