The Pittsburgh Penguins (31-17-14) and Boston Bruins (35-22-5) face off at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Penguins lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in a shootout in their last game, while the Bruins are coming off a 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Sunday's contest.

The Bruins' offense has scored 34 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 29 goals. They have registered 34 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (14.7%). They are 5-2-3 over those games.

Penguins vs. Bruins Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Penguins 4, Bruins 3.

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-125)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have finished 4-14-18 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 31-17-14.
Pittsburgh has 19 points (7-7-5) in the 19 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the seven games this season the Penguins recorded only one goal, they went 0-4-3 (three points).
Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals in nine games this season (0-5-4 record, four points).
The Penguins have scored three or more goals in 42 games (31-4-7, 69 points).
In the 21 games when Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 10-6-5 to record 25 points.
In the 35 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 14-12-9 (37 points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 12-5-5 to record 29 points.

Bruins Splits and Trends

The Bruins have a record of 35-22-5 this season and are 8-5-13 in overtime matchups.
Boston has earned 28 points (13-6-2) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
Across the eight games this season the Bruins ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
When Boston has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (4-7-0 record).
The Bruins have scored at least three goals in 43 games, earning 64 points from those contests.
This season, Boston has scored a single power-play goal in 29 games has a record of 15-11-3 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 10-9-3 (23 points).
The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 38 games. The Bruins went 25-11-2 in those matchups (52 points).

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