Bruins vs Sharks Prediction 3/22/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Bruins vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22nd at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 30-31-9 this year after they lost to Vegas by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Boston allowed the first five goals in the game, but did score with about two minutes left in the third to avoid the shutout. The Bruins were outshot by a total of 32-19, won 59.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Boston got their lone goal from Geekie, while Swayman stopped 27 out of 32 shots in the game. 

Prior to that blowout loss, the Bruins lost to the Sabres by a score of 3-2 and the Lightning by a score of 6-2. Boston has lost four games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 69 points. Boston has scored 2.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 14.8% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 34 goals, 50 assists, and 286 shots on goal, while Pavel Zacha has added 14 goals, 28 assists, and 120 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 20-24-6 with a 3.04 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 18-42-9 this season after they lost to Carolina by a score of 3-1 in their last game. San Jose led 1-0 in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 29-25, won 40.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Eklund, while Romanov stopped 26 out of 29 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sharks lost to the Capitals by a score of 5-1, but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2 before that. San Jose has lost five of their last six games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 45 points. San Jose has scored 2.58 goals per game and they have allowed 3.68 goals against per game, while also going 19.5% on the power play and 74.5% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 21 goals, 29 assists, and 198 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added 15 goals, 35 assists, and 118 shots on goal. Alexandar Georgiev is 5-16-1 with a 3.84 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this year. 

Why the Sharks will beat the Bruins 

• The Bruins have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The home team has won three of the last four games between the Bruins and Sharks.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 13 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Sharks have won the second period in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Sharks’ last seven night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Bruins’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight games as home underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Bruins’ last five games at SAP Center at San Jose.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in four of the Sharks’ last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• William Eklund has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances against Atlantic Division opponents at SAP Center at San Jose.
• William Eklund has recorded an assist in four of the Sharks’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last four games as favorites.
• David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in four of the Bruins’ last five games against the Sharks.
• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last eight games as favorites against the Sharks.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Jose Sharks rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.53%).
• The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.14).
• The Boston Bruins rank 2nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (715).
• The Boston Bruins rank T31st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (10).

Bruins vs Sharks Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling in recent games and will look for a much needed win here. Boston is just 11-19-3 on the road this year, while San Jose is 10-22-2 at home. The Sharks are one of the lowest scoring teams in the NHL and they have lost 19 of their last 23 games. Boston has lost four games in a row and they have allowed at least five goals in three of those games. I don’t like how either team is playing right now, but it does look like Boston may have thrown in the towel on the season. Take the Sharks at home here. 

David Racey's Pick: Sharks ML