Sharks vs Bruins Prediction 3/12/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 12th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 30-26-6 this season after they lost to the Sabres by a score of 6-3 in their last game. San Jose cut the deficit to 4-2 late in the second period, but they allowed two more goals in the third in the loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 26-20, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini, Sherwood, and Wennberg, while Askarov stopped 20 out of 25 shots, which was an .800 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Islanders by a score of 2-1 and the Blues by a score of 3-2. The Sharks have lost three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 66 points. San Jose has scored 3.06 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 33 goals and 57 assists, while Will Smith has added 19 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 19-17-3 with a 3.57 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this year. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 36-22-6 this year after they defeated the Kings in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Boston blew their 1-0 lead with six minutes left in regulation, but they rallied for the OT win. The Bruins out shot LA by a total of 23-16, won 55.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Lohrei and McAvoy, while Swayman stopped 15 out of 16 shots, which was .938 save percentage.

Prior to that game, Boston lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Capitals by a score of 3-1 before that. The Bruins have alternated wins and losses over their last eight games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 78 points. Boston has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 24.9% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 23 goals and 53 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 34 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 25-13-3 with a 2.76 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The Bruins have won each of their last 13 home games.
• The Sharks have lost each of their last six night games at TD Garden.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 13 games at TD Garden against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at TD Garden.
• The Sharks have lost the second period in each of their last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Sharks have won each of their last two games as underdogs against the Bruins.
• The Bruins have lost each of their last four games following a home win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in six of the Sharks’ last seven games.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three night games.
• The Sharks have won the second period in three of their last four games as road underdogs when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Bruins’ last six night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Sharks’ last five night games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 11 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight night games at TD Garden.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last four home games against the Sharks.
• David Pastrnak has scored a goal in four of the Bruins’ last five games against the Sharks at TD Garden.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in five of the Sharks’ last six games.
• Alexander Wennberg has recorded an assist in four of the Sharks’ last five games as road underdogs.

Sharks vs Bruins Prediction 

San Jose comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak, but two of those losses came in overtime. The Sharks are 13-16-1 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 25-8-1 at home. Boston has alternated wins and losses over their last eight games, which means they are due for a loss if that trend continues. The Bruins have gone to overtime in two straight games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five. This should be a pretty good game, but Boston has been elite at home. Take the Bruins here.

David Racey's Pick: Bruins -1.5