Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 4/13/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: ABC

PPG Paints Arena is the site where the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-30-12) will play the Boston Bruins (46-18-15) on Saturday.

The Boston Bruins were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 loss against the Hurricanes in the last game they played. Boston accumulated 6 minutes in the box for this matchup. Furthermore, they had 3 power play chances but weren't able to net one. The Bruins had a below average offensive performance in the loss. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 1 of the 23 shots they attempted.

When playing at even strength, the Bruins let the opposition score 166 goals while scoring 203 themselves. Boston Bruins opponents have amassed 263 power play tries (4th in the league) and have a total of 46 goals in those chances. In regard to their scoring capabilities, the Boston Bruins have notched 256 goals (10th in hockey) this season and have allowed 212. Boston has attempted 2,317 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.1%. For the season, they have recorded 107 points and their points percentage is sitting at .677. The Bruins thus far have had 2,427 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .913. Boston steps onto the ice with 238 power play chances and they have added 53 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 22.27%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Linus Ullmark. Ullmark has been involved in 245 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has earned an overall mark of 137-72-23 and he has gotten the start in 236 games. Opponents have been able to score 592 goals against Ullmark in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.51. Ullmark has had 7,278 shots taken against him and he has 6,686 total saves. He has a save percentage of .919 for his 14,170 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Ullmark has accounted for 151 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .640.

In their last contest, Pittsburgh faced off against the Maple Leafs in a matchup where the Penguins were on the wrong end of the score by a final score of 3-2. The Penguins notched 2 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they tried. They had 5 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

The Penguins have scored 199 goals at even strength and 36 goals (29th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Pittsburgh has taken 2,544 shots (6th in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.24%, while allowing the other team 2,356 shots. During this campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a total of 235 goals, 84 points, and a points percentage of .538. They have allowed 230 goals to be scored by way of 185 goals at even strength and 45 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 252 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 14.29%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 80.69% on their opponents 233 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 90.2%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Alex Nedeljkovic patrolling the crease. Teams are averaging 2.92 goals per game and he has allowed 371 goals altogether. Nedeljkovic's quality start rate comes out to 53.7% and he has accumulated 65 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has started in 121 games and has played for a total of 7,613 minutes. Nedeljkovic has amassed a career mark of 58-44-22 and has been in goal for 137 contests. He has gathered 3,610 stops out of 3,981 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .907.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Boston

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