Big clash incoming at PPG Paints Arena this Fri 6 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT as the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Boston Bruins. The numbers jump off the page in this one — Boston enters ranked 4th overall in the league with an impressive 11-4-1 record (23 points), while Pittsburgh sits 28th overall at 5-8-2 (12 points). If you are hunting for quality nhl picks, this Eastern Conference matchup delivers plenty of statistical edges to sink your teeth into.

Head to Head: Bruins or Penguins?

Boston comes into this matchup with momentum after coming off a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tue 3 Nov. That victory made it two straight wins for the Bruins, who average 3.56 goals per game this season and boast a strong 0.915 save percentage. Leading scorer David Pastrňák has been delivering with 8 goals and 12 assists, backed up by Elias Lindholm (5G, 8A) and James Hagens (6G, 6A).

On the flip side, Pittsburgh is looking to halt a three-game slide following a 2-3 loss to Vegas on Wed 4 Nov. The Penguins average 3.2 goals per game this season but have conceded 3.4 per game, with defender Erik Karlsson leading their scoring charts on 3 goals and 13 assists alongside Evgeni Malkin (6G, 5A). The numbers say Boston rates a real chance to claim the points here, with both teams locked at 1.90 on the head-to-head board.

Win (Inc. OT)
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Pittsburgh Penguins$1.83Our tipBoston Bruins$1.90
Solid tickOur tip: Boston Bruins. Boston sits 4th overall with an 11-4-1 record and comes off a win over Vegas, whereas Pittsburgh has dropped three straight games.

Tipped at $1.90 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.

3.11Season avg goals for3.63
3.47Season avg goals against2.42
37%Season win rate68%
3.2Last 5 avg goals for3
40%Last-five win rate60%
42.1%Points percentage71.1%
21.1%Power play18%
78.9%Penalty kill78.5%
87.7%Save percentage91.5%

Leading scorers

Season goals and assists.

Pittsburgh Penguins

PlayerG-A
Erik KarlssonD3G 16A
Evgeni MalkinC6G 11A
Thomas NovakC7G 7A

Boston Bruins

PlayerG-A
David PastrňákRW8G 16A
Elias LindholmC7G 10A
JJ PeterkaRW5G 9A

Puck Line Handicap

The puck line handicap sets Pittsburgh at -1.5 goals (3.00) and Boston at +1.5 goals (1.35). Boston has allowed just 2.38 goals per game across the entire season, giving their defensive structure a big tick against a Pittsburgh side that has dropped its last three games by single-goal margins.

Markets
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Total Goals Market

The total line is set at 6.5 goals, with Over and Under both sitting at 1.87. Over their last five games overall, Pittsburgh has averaged 3.2 goals for and 2.8 goals against. Boston's recent sample shows an average of 3.2 goals for and 3.2 against over their last five overall starts. Given Boston's tight defensive record overall this season, Under 6.5 goals rates a real chance of landing.

Total Goals
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Over 6.5$1.83Our tipUnder 6.5$1.90
Solid tickOur tip: Under 6.5. Pittsburgh's recent five-game sample averages 6.0 total goals per game, while Boston concedes only 2.38 goals per game across the season.

Tipped at $1.87 · . Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Total goals

Combined score from recent completed games · marker shows live line 6.5.

Pittsburgh Penguins games (n=5)avg 6.6vs 6.5
2.210.6
Boston Bruins games (n=5)avg 6.2vs 6.5
2.210.6

Hit rate vs 6.5

Pittsburgh Penguinsn=5
Over 60%Under 40%
Boston Bruinsn=5
Over 40%Under 60%
3.2Avg goals for (form)3

Season scoring rates per game. Marker is the live total of 6.5.

Both attacksavg 6.7vs 6.5
3.38.6
Pittsburgh Penguins attack vs Boston Bruins defenceavg 5.5vs 6.5
3.38.6
Boston Bruins attack vs Pittsburgh Penguins defenceavg 7.1vs 6.5
3.38.6
Expected goals combinedavg 4.8vs 6.5
3.38.6
27.7Shots for / game27.1
3.11Season goals for / game3.63