Boston Bruins defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NHL · Boston Bruins 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 1

The Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena. The Boston Bruins covered the puck line as 0.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 4 goals combined.

Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins final score and game recap

The Boston Bruins won by 2 goals.

Who covered the spread in Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins?

The Boston Bruins covered the puck line as 0.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 2 goals.

The puck line opened and closed at Pittsburgh Penguins -0.5.

Did Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins go over or under the total?

The game went under: 4 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 2.5.

The total opened and closed at 6.5.

How did AiQ's Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins predictions do?

None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.

Boston Bruins vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Boston Bruins at +105 and the Pittsburgh Penguins at -125. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Penguins a 53% favorite. The Boston Bruins won as the underdog at +105: $105 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Boston Bruins, the price before the game was -108: priced below fair (−2.8% value).

This result left the Boston Bruins 12-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (7-1 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 13 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 11 times. That made it three straight wins for the Boston Bruins.

This result left the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-11 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-4 at home, 1-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 14 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 5 times. That made it four straight losses for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

What's next for Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Next for the Boston Bruins: the Florida Panthers at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Penguins: at the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, November 7, 2026.