Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins Picks and Predictions March 29th 2025

Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins March 29th 2025

Betting on today’s Bruins and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ABC. This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Red Wings are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Bruins.

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Boston vs. Detroit Key Information

• Teams: Bruins at Red Wings
• Where: Little Caesars Arena Detroit
• Date: Saturday, March 29th
• Betting Odds DET -176 | BOS +148 O/U 6

The Bruins Can Win If…

Boston’s 2-0 win over the Kraken brought their record to 30-34-9. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals was never in doubt, with the combined score reaching only 2.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37, followed by Charlie Coyle at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held strong, keeping Seattle scoreless throughout the game.

Boston’s offense struck twice in the first period of their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season at 16:37, followed by Charlie Coyle’s 2nd goal, which came on a power play at 10:03.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They were credited with four assists, including Brad Marchand’s 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm’s 6th.

Defensively, the Bruins were rock-solid, shutting out the Kraken and securing a 2-0 victory. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a perfect save percentage of 100%. The Bruins’ defense also added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

• The Bruins have gone 0-3 over their last three regular season games. Across these games, their puck line record was just 0-3, while posting an over-under record of 2-1.
• Across Boston’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 2-8. Against the spread, Boston went 3-7 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 5-5.

The Red Wings Can Win If…

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings moved to 33-33-6 this season. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.

Buffalo scored first, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second period, both from Dylan Larkin. Both of Larkin’s goals came on the power play, and they were the only goals the Red Wings scored in the game.

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period but came alive in the second, with Dylan Larkin netting both of the team’s goals. Larkin’s first goal came 7:49 into the second period, and he followed it up with another 14:38 into the period. He took 4 shots on goal in the game.

Both of Larkin’s goals came on power plays, bringing his season total to 7 goals. Patrick Kane, who assisted on Larkin’s first goal, now has 6 assists this season. Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal. Detroit finished the game with 23 shots on goal and 15 giveaways.

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 into the first period, but they didn’t allow another, leading to a 2-1 victory over Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 16 blocks and 4 takeaways.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Red Wings have gone 1-2 straight up. They have held up well vs the puck line in these matchups, going 2-1 as well as an over-under record of 2-1.
• The Red Wings have gone 3-7 over their last ten regular season games. Against the spread, Detroit went 5-5 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 5-4-1.

The Lean

If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Red Wings as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -176, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Red Wings winning by more than a single goal.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Red Wings to secure the win and cover. Expect the Red Wings to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Bruins.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Bruins, Red Wings Clash with Skids to Snap and Pride to Salvage

DETROIT — Two struggling Eastern Conference teams searching for anything positive will face off Saturday night when the Boston Bruins visit the Detroit Red Wings, with both sides hoping to stop the bleeding after lengthy losing spells.

Bruins Mired in Seven-Game Slide

The Bruins (30-34-9, 69 points) are in the midst of their longest losing streak since 2000, having dropped seven in a row and 15 of their last 18 overall. Their once-tight defensive structure has unraveled, with Boston allowing 36 goals during this seven-game skid while scoring just 13.

Boston was hammered 7-2 in Los Angeles and 6-2 in Anaheim in its last two outings, prompting interim coach Joe Sacco to cite desperation creeping in too early in games.

“When you get down a few goals like we do, you start to try to play catch-up hockey,” Sacco said. “You open yourself up for more mistakes, and that’s the problem right now.”

David Pastrnak’s power-play goal against Anaheim was a small silver lining. He became just the fifth Bruin to score 35 or more goals in four straight seasons, but his milestone offered little comfort after another lopsided loss.

The Bruins are 0-3-1 on their current five-game road swing, which concludes Saturday. They’ve won both previous meetings with the Red Wings this season, including a 2-1 win in Detroit back in November and a 3-2 overtime win at home in December.

Red Wings’ Playoff Hopes Fading Fast

The Red Wings (33-33-6, 72 points) have tumbled out of the wild card race, dropping 11 of their last 14 games. A 4-3 home loss to Ottawa on Thursday further dented their already slim postseason chances.

Detroit fell behind 3-0 before mounting a third-period push that ultimately fell short. The Red Wings failed to convert on early power plays and couldn’t recover after giving up goals on Ottawa’s first three shots.

“We had chances and they didn’t go in,” said coach Todd McLellan. “On the other end, they score two of their first three shots, and that’s generally really deflating.”

The loss capped a stretch in which Detroit has struggled to generate offense early and leaned heavily on top-line players, leading to fatigue as games progress. With only nine games remaining, six of them on the road, urgency is paramount if the Red Wings want to avoid a ninth straight season without playoff hockey.

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Matchup Outlook

Saturday’s meeting is a battle of two proud franchises now playing for little more than pride and positive momentum heading into the offseason. Boston has had Detroit’s number this season, but with both clubs desperate for a reset, this one could come down to who handles the pressure better.

Expect physical play and intensity as each team looks to avoid another frustrating defeat.