Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Red Wings. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ABC, and it’s hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Red Wings being favored by -1.5 at home against the Bruins.
BOSTON BRUINS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 29th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:
- Looking at our projections, the Red Wings are expected to take down the Bruins by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Red Wings on the moneyline
- The Red Wings should also cover at -1.5
Can Boston Grab a Win on the Road?
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, with the combined 2 falling well short of that mark.
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.
Boston’s offense struck early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark of the first period.
The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the opening period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists in the game.
Defensively, the Bruins shut out the Kraken, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves and posting a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.
Does Detroit Have a Shot at a Home 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 of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 line. All of the Red Wings’ scoring came in the second period, after the Sabres took the lead in the first.
Dylan Larkin scored both goals for Detroit, each coming on the power play. The Sabres’ lone goal was a short-handed effort by Alex Tuch in the first period. Detroit’s defense held firm after that, keeping Buffalo scoreless for the rest of the game.
Detroit’s offense came alive in the second period, with Dylan Larkin scoring twice, bringing his goal tally to 6 and 7 for the season. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and scored both of their goals on power plays.
Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist. Lucas Raymond contributed with his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal. Detroit had 15 giveaways in the game.
Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 of the first period, but they didn’t allow another, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.