The Boston Bruins (30-34-9) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (33-33-6) on Saturday, March 29th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ABC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Bruins vs Red Wings

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

Boston improved to 30-34-9 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s combined score of 2 fell well short.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings moved to 33-33-6 this season. Detroit, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

Detroit trailed 1-0 after the first period, but Dylan Larkin’s two goals in the second period secured the win. Both of Larkin’s goals came on the power play.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense managed 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring 3:23 into the first period, while Charlie Coyle added his second goal of the season on a power play at 10:03 in the first.

Despite 16 giveaways, the Bruins secured 4 assists on their two goals. After scoring twice in the first period, they were held scoreless for the remainder of the game.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

Detroit’s offense was held in check until the second period, when Dylan Larkin netted both of the Red Wings’ goals. Larkin’s first came 7:49 into the period, followed by his second at the 14:38 mark. The goals were his 6th and 7th of the season, with the second goal coming on a power play.

Detroit registered 23 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways. Both of Larkin’s goals came on power plays, with Patrick Kane earning his 6th assist of the season on the first goal. Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal.

Boston Team Defense

Boston’s defense was stellar in their previous game against the Kraken, shutting out Seattle in a 2-0 win. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

Detroit Team Defense

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period but held Buffalo scoreless the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

Bruins vs Red Wings Trends

• Although Boston has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-5. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.
• In their last ten games at home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• The last three games that Boston was favored, they have an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.

Bruins vs Red Wings Prediction

If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Red Wings as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -176, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Red Wings winning by more than a single goal.

For a puck line pick, we are going with the Red Wings to win and cover. Look for the Red Wings to win this one by multiple goals over the Bruins.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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