Bruins vs Penguins Prediction 4/13/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Bruins vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 13th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 32-39-9 this year after they lost to Chicago by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Boston led 1-0 in the first period and they were tied at one after two, but they allowed four goals in the third for the loss. The Bruins outshot Chicago by a total of 33-21, won 60% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie and Pastrnak, while Swayman stopped 16 out of 20 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bruins defeated the Devils by a score of 7-2, but did lose to the Sabres by a score of 6-3 before that. Boston has lost 12 of their last 14 games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 73 points. Boston has scored 2.68 goals per game and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also going 15.1% on the power play and 77.1% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 42 goals, 60 assists, and 315 shots on goal, while Morgan Geekie has added 31 goals, 24 assists, and 146 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 22-29-6 with a 3.08 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this season. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 33-35-12 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 2-0 early in the first period, but they scored the last four goals in the game to get the win. The Penguins were outshot by a total of 28-23, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Crosby, Malkin, Puustinen, and Rust, while Jarry stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the game

Prior to that win, the Penguins defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 5-0, but did lose to Chicago by a score of 3-1 before that. Pittsburgh has won three of their last four games and they are currently second to last in the Metro standings with 78 points. Pittsburgh has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 25.5% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 32 goals, 57 assists, and 223 shots on goal, while Rickard Rakell has added 34 goals, 34 assists, and 195 shots on goal. Tristan Jarry is 16-11-6 with a 3.12 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year. 

Why the Penguins will beat the Bruins

• The Bruins have lost seven of their last eight games following a home loss.
• The Penguins have won six of their last seven games at PPG Paints Arena.
• The Penguins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Bruins have lost the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs following a home loss.

Why the Bruins will beat the Penguins 

• The Bruins have won each of their last five games against the Penguins following a home loss.
• The Penguins have lost five of their last seven games as favorites following a road win.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites following a road win.
• The Penguins have lost the third period in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents at PPG Paints Arena when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Bruins’ last four day games against the Penguins following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Penguins’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight games as road underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Penguins’ last 10 day games at PPG Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in each of the Penguins’ last four games at PPG Paints Arena.
• Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last 14 games at PPG Paints Arena.
• Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in each of the Penguins’ last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 13 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Bruins vs Penguins Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup already eliminated from the postseason, so there isn’t much to play for on either side. The Bruins are 12-25-3 on the road this year, while the Penguins are 20-14-5 at home. Pittsburgh has won two games in a row and they are 3-1-1 in their last five, while Boston has really struggled over the last three weeks. We have seen the Bruins play in higher scoring games recently, as their last three have ended with 7, 9, and 9 goals. Take the over in this matchup. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 6