Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 4/21/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (+110) Penguins (-133)

PPG Paints Arena is the site where the Pittsburgh Penguins (43-23-11) will try to defeat the Boston Bruins (47-24-5) on Thursday. The odds on this game have Boston at +110 while Pittsburgh is at -133. The total is set at 6.

The Boston Bruins were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 victory over the Blues in their previous contest. The Bruins had a middle of the road offensive performance in the win. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 out of the 35 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 2 power play chances but didn't get a goal. Boston earned 6 penalty minutes in this contest.

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When discussing scoring goals, the Boston Bruins have earned 234 goals (16th in the league) for the year and have conceded 203. For the current campaign, they sit with 99 points and their points percentage is .651. Boston has accounted for 220 power play chances and they have added 47 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 21.36%. While at even strength, the Bruins have conceded 159 goals while getting 187 when they are on offense. Boston has taken 2,737 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 8.6%. The Bruins have had 2,178 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .907. Boston Bruins opponents have totaled 246 power play opportunities (4th in pro hockey) and have earned 44 goals in those chances.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Jeremy Swayman. Opponents have racked up 101 goals against Swayman in his career and his goals against average is 2.15. Swayman has played in 48 games throughout his NHL career. His save percentage is at .922 during his 2,815 mins played. He has accumulated an overall record of 29-15-3 and he started in 46 games. Over the course of his pro career, Swayman has 33 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .717. Swayman has seen 1,299 shots taken against him and has gathered 1,198 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Pittsburgh went up against the Bruins in a matchup where the Penguins ended up losing by a final of 2-1. The Penguins had 1 goal of the 24 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 chances on the power play in this one but didn't score a goal.

The Penguins have scored 202 goals at even strength and 49 goals (14th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Pittsburgh has taken 2,657 shots (7th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.45%, while allowing the other team 2,378 shots. During this campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins have 251 goals, 97 points, as well as a points percentage of .630. They have earned 237 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 20.68%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 86.22% on their opponents 196 power play tries, and their save percentage is 91.3%. They have permitted 208 goals to be scored by way of 181 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they had less men on the ice.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Louis Domingue defending the goal. His opposition is averaging 3.04 goals per contest and he has conceded 388 goals in total. Domingue's quality start rate sits at 48.0% and he has 60 quality starts in his NHL career. He got the starting nod in 125 games and his ice time sits at 7,670 minutes. Domingue has earned a career record of 59-59-10 and has played in 141 games. He has racked up 3,687 saves out of the 4,075 shots attempted against him, which gives him a percentage of .905.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (-133)

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