Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins Picks and Predictions March 1st 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins March 1st 2025

Looking to win big? The Bruins and Penguins face off at 3:00 ET on ABC. The Penguins are hosting the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Penguins as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.

Boston vs. Pittsburgh Key Information

• Teams: Bruins at Penguins
• Where: PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh
• Date: Saturday, March 1st
• Betting Odds PIT -113 | BOS -105 O/U 6

The Bruins Can Win If…

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 27-25-8. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau opening the scoring at 16:37. Charlie Coyle added a power-play goal at 10:03 to seal the victory.

Boston’s offense got going early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau scoring his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed up with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists on their two goals.

Jeremy Swayman posted a 23-save shutout with a perfect 100% save percentage in the Bruins’ 2-0 win over Seattle. Boston’s defense added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks, helping the team hold the Kraken scoreless.

• Through their last three regular season contests, Boston has a record of 0-3. Across this span, their puck line record sits at 2-1 to go along with an over-under mark of 1-2.
• The Bruins have gone 3-7 over their last ten regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 7-3 against the spread, while going 5-5 on the over-under.

The Penguins Can Win If…

Pittsburgh improved to 24-28-9 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.

Sidney Crosby scored twice for Pittsburgh, with his second goal coming at 1:20 in the second period. Montreal cut the lead to 2-1 in the third, but Blake Lizotte’s empty-net goal at 19:15 sealed the victory.

Sidney Crosby led the Penguins’ offense with two goals in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens. He opened the scoring at 4:03 in the first period and added a second goal, his fifth of the season, at 1:20 in the second period on a power play. Blake Lizotte netted his second goal of the year with an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third period.

The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored their second goal on a power play and added an empty-netter to seal the win. Pittsburgh had 4 assists in the game, with Erik Karlsson picking up his 7th assist of the season.

Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks. The only goal they gave up came at 5:32 in the 3rd period.

• Pittsburgh has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 0-3 to go along with an over-under mark of 3-0.
• The Penguins have gone 4-6 over their last ten regular season games. Across these games, their puck line record was just 5-5, while posting an over-under record of 4-6.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Bruins to pick up on a win over the Penguins and the road. With the moneyline sitting at -105, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Bruins straight-up.

Our projections have the Bruins pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Bruins, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Bruins Bid to Halt Slide in Encounter vs. Penguins

The Boston Bruins head to Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon for a crucial matchup as they try to snap a five-game losing streak (0-3-2). With playoff positioning at stake, they need to reverse their fortunes quickly, especially after a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday.

The defeat dropped the Bruins four points behind the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot, increasing the urgency for points in their upcoming back-to-back road games.

“It just shows how tight the margins are right now,” said Boston captain Brad Marchand. “This time of year, everything tightens up, and it just shows that little mistakes cost games. So, we really have to limit the amount of mistakes we make.”

Bruins Battling Injuries and Road Struggles

Boston’s injuries have contributed to their recent struggles. Trent Frederic remains week-to-week with a lower-body injury, while Matthew Poitras could return after practicing on Friday. The Bruins are also expected to call up a forward from Providence (AHL) to add depth.

Despite the team’s inconsistency, David Pastrnak continues to dominate offensively. His goal against the Islanders extended his point streak to 16 games, giving him 800 career points. Marchand believes his teammate deserves serious MVP consideration.

Interim head coach Joe Sacco saw positives in the loss to New York, emphasizing that Boston had plenty of scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize.

“We had probably five or six scoring opportunities before (the Islanders’ first) goal,” Sacco said. “We weren’t able to capitalize, but in the short term, that’s how we want to play.”

Boston will need to improve its 9-15-3 road record, as they follow Saturday’s game with a Sunday matchup against the Minnesota Wild.

“We have no time to think about what we can do better. We have to do it,” said defenseman Nikita Zadorov.

Marchand added that regardless of how this season plays out, the team will continue to fight for a playoff spot.

“At the end of the day, we may not achieve what we want to this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t build to achieve something greater and bring it back next year,” Marchand said. “We’re going to work every single day to build our game, and we’ll claw and fight every single game to get into the playoffs.”

Penguins Riding Momentum After Stunning Comeback

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter this matchup with renewed confidence after snapping their four-game losing streak on Thursday night. In a dramatic game, they erased a three-goal deficit to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in overtime.

Evgeni Malkin played hero, scoring both the tying and game-winning goals, notching his second four-point game of the season.

“I hope it gives me confidence, gives confidence to the team,” Malkin said. “We all understand we’re not perfect here, but (the) next couple games, we play at home. Just use momentum, have fun, just try to win.”

It was a historic night for Malkin and Sidney Crosby, as they became the first duo in NHL history to win 400 games when both recorded points.

Head coach Mike Sullivan believes the performance could serve as a turning point for Malkin and the entire team.

“Just like a team builds on momentum throughout a game, I think players are the same way,” Sullivan said. “When (Malkin) scores, when he produces offense, he becomes a confident guy. When he does, he feels good about himself and his contribution (to the team).”

Nedeljkovic’s Outburst Sparks Penguins

A key moment in Pittsburgh’s win over Philadelphia was goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic’s emotional outburst after being pulled following three early goals.

The stick-slamming reaction sent a message to his teammates, something Sullivan believes helped fire them up.

“For me, that’s just an indication of how invested he is. He cares. He’s competitive. He wants to win. That’s raw emotion,” Sullivan said. “Quite honestly, I thought he inspired the group to want to compete for him.”

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Previous Meeting and What’s at Stake

The Penguins won the only previous meeting between these teams this season, earning a 2-1 victory on November 29. Philip Tomasino scored the third-period game-winner for Pittsburgh in that matchup.

With both teams in the thick of the playoff hunt, Saturday’s game is about much more than two points.

The Bruins must snap their losing streak to remain in the wild-card race.

The Penguins want to build on their momentum and continue pushing toward a playoff spot.

Expect a hard-fought, high-intensity battle as these two Eastern Conference rivals clash in Pittsburgh.