Penguins vs Bruins Picks and Prediction – 11/29/2024

The Boston Bruins will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. The Bruins are 11-10-3 on the season and sit 3rd in the Atlantic. Boston is 5-3-2 over their last ten games and they carry a 6-5-2 home ice record. The Bruins are averaging 2.38 goals scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Alex Nedeljkovic will make the start in net for the Boston Bruins. Nedeljkovic is 3-4-3 on the season with 38 goals allowed. Nedeljkovic carries a 3.42 goals against average with a .877 save percentage. The Boston Bruins are allowing an average of 3.13 goals against per game. 

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 8-12-4 on the season. The Penguins are 3-5-2 over their last ten games and are 3-6-2 on the road. Pittsburgh is averaging 2.63 goals scored per game. The Penguins won their last game beating Vancouver 5-4. 

Jeremy Swayman will make his 17th start in net for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Swayman is 6-8-2 on the season with one shutout. Swayman carries a 3.16 goals against average and has allowed 49 goals on the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing an average of 3.96 goals against per game.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling in the early parts of the season. The Penguins have just three road wins. Boston is a heavy favorite and for good reason on Friday. Watch for a physical and low scoring game. Take a look at the total. Final Score Prediction, Boston Bruins win, but the play is on the under 3-1.