The Boston Bruins will be glad to be back at home tonight after they started their season with four straight road games, while the Pittsburgh Penguins try for their first back to back win. The Boston Bruins (2-1-0-1) play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1), Monday October 20, at TD Banknorth Garden for some hard hitting NHL action. NHL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Bruins as -125 moneyline favorites over the Penguins (+105) with the over/under listed at 5 ½ goals. The Bruins are 3-0 SU against the Pens in their last three contests. Get your Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins NHL Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Penguins recently beat Toronto at home 4-1. The Pens got goals from Pascal Dupuis, Miroslav Satan, Sidney Crosby and Petr Sykora. They are averaging 2.7 GAG and they give up an average 2.50 GAG. They are 1-0 on the road where they scored 4 goals. They are ranked 10th on the power play and the penalty kill. Evgeni Malkin leads the Pens with 10 points. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has three wins with a 2.42 GAA. The Pens are in third place, behind the Devils and Rangers, in the Atlantic Standings, 1-5 ATS and 2-4 over/under.
The Bruins recently beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on the road. They got goals from Marco Sturm, Phil Kessel (2) and Milan Lucic. They are averaging 3.8 GAG and their giving up an average 3.25 GAG. Their offense is currently ranked 5th best in the league. They are ranked 12th on the power play and ranked 27th on the penalty kill. Marc Savard currently leads the Bruins with 9 points. Goalie Manny Fernandez has started two games for a 1-1 record with a 3.02 GAA, while backup goalie Tim Thomas has started two games for a 1-0-0-1 record with a 3.38 GAA. The Bruins are in third place in the Northeast Standings, 4-0 ATS and 4-0 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Boston.
- Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
- Penguins are 8-21-1 in the last 30 meetings.
- Penguins are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Boston.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins NHL Picks
When: Mon, Oct 20, 2008 7:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Bruins -125
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The Bottom Line: The Bruins will play their home opener in front of their fans which will give them an extra boost. Go Bruins! Get your Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins NHL Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
