Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins: The Bears will score points

Prediction for the NHL Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins match, which will take place on February 9. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Boston didn't play their best in the last five-game stretch. First, they suffered two straight losses. First, they lost to Anaheim (3:5) and Colorado (3:4 including overtime), then they beat modest Arizona 2:1 and suffered a crushing defeat against Dallas (1:6). Lastly, the Bears outscored Seattle, but only by one goal (3:2).

For now, Boston feels confident in the playoff zone, as they have an excellent nine-point lead over relegated Detroit. However, if the Bruins continue to play unstable hockey, they risk dropping out of the top 4.

Before they went into the break, Pittsburgh surprised everyone, but not a good way. They had lost four of their last four games. Indeed, this is not the kind of result one expects from such a powerful club. Two points behind first-place Carolina, the Penguins dropped to third place in the Metropolitan Division standings. In the last two games, the Penguins lost to Los Angeles (3:4) and failed Washington in overtime (3:4).

In this pairing, we will favour Boston. The Bears are playing on home soil, where they are expected to be productive after a week's rest. Pittsburgh hasn't impressed at all recently, but we all know what the Penguins can do. It is too risky to bet on the home team's victory in regulation time, which is why we will take their final victory. Prediction: Boston will win the match.