Boston Bruins

Ice Hockey NHL Ball Arena Sat 18 Oct 21:00

Colorado Avalanche

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Avalanche

The Boston Bruins clash with the Colorado Avalanche in this NHL matchup at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, October 18. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Take Avs to Land Victory

There’s a strong case that the Avalanche win in regulation time and that means wagering the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. You can get a juicy -143 that they overcome the Bruins.

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Bruins Beat Avs in Pair’s Last Meeting

Boston Bruins have suffered a defeat in back-to-back games including a recent 6-5 loss. This occurred on the road at T-Mobile Arena against Vegas Golden Knights. David Pastrnak was on target along with four of his teammates.

Colorado Avalanche won last time out by a 4-1 scoreline. On the road against Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, they made it back-to-back wins. Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, with Cale Makar and Brock Nelson netting one goal. Goalie Scott Wedgewood had a great game and ended up with 22 saves (.957).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bruins had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At TD Garden, they recorded a 3-1 win over the Avs. The Bruins have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Avs. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 11-7-0 2.8 .910 0
23/24 25-10-7 2.53 .916 3
Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 13-1-3 2.1 .920 1
23/24 16-7-5 2.85 .899 0
Boston Bruins – Last 10 Games

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have been giving up 3.4 goals from 27.1 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

David Pastrnak is the top points scorer with 18 points, 5 goals and 13 assists, with Morgan Geekie recording 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.19 goal against average with a .883 save percentage.

Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games

The Avs have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 34.1 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.4 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 15 points, 8 goals and 7 assists, while Martin Necas is next best after having 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 1.48 GAA with a .942 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

The Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Colorado Avalanche should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win in 60 minutes and there’s juice in the -143 available.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Bruins vs Avalanche stats:

  • Avalanche have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Avalanche have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Avalanche have won 2 consecutive games.
  • Bruins have lost 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • Bruins have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Bruins have lost their last 2 games.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Elias Lindholm Over 1.5 Shots -189 BetMGM logo

Elias Lindholm (Bruins) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We recommend backing the -189 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

Same Game Parlay Picks

3-Way Moneyline Avalanche
To Score Nathan MacKinnon
Shots on Goal Elias Lindholm Over 1.5

Our same game parlay pick is the Avalanche on the 60-minute line, Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) to find the net and Elias Lindholm (Bruins) to have Over 1.5 shots.

The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same hockey game. You need all your predictions to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored wager on the clash which interests them most.

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Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Avs Big Favorites With the Books

You might not get rich backing Colorado Avalanche at -263. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 72% chance of winning this game. Boston Bruins are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +210.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +110.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Goaltender Saves, Blocked Shots, Powerplay Points or Goals, then the player and goalie props could be an option. It’s a great way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of interesting options.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins logo Boston Bruins Stats
Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
88 David Pastrnak 5 20.84 2 4 6 -1
28 Elias Lindholm 5 18.92 2 3 5 0
18 Pavel Zacha 5 18.66 1 4 5 3
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
88 Martin Necas 5 20.8 3 6 9 7
29 Nathan MacKinnon 5 21.46 4 4 8 7
8 Cale Makar 5 24.24 2 5 7 6

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Bruins Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Colorado Avalanche Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Samuel Girard
Injured
Joel Kiviranta
Injured
Mackenzie Blackwood
Injured
Logan O'Connor
Injured

Starting Lineups

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche

Boston Bruins logo Boston Bruins

41
Scott Wedgewood
7
Devon Toews
8
Cale Makar
62
Artturi Lehkonen
29
Nathan MacKinnon
88
Martin Necas
88
David Pastrnak
28
Elias Lindholm
18
Pavel Zacha
73
Charlie McAvoy
6
Mason Lohrei
1
Jeremy Swayman

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche

Boston Bruins logo Boston Bruins

41
Scott Wedgewood
42
Josh Manson
84
Brent Burns
92
Gabriel Landeskog
11
Brock Nelson
13
Valeri Nichushkin
81
Michael Eyssimont
11
Casey Mittelstadt
39
Morgan Geekie
26
Andrew Peeke
27
Hampus Lindholm
1
Jeremy Swayman

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche

Boston Bruins logo Boston Bruins

41
Scott Wedgewood
28
Ilya Solovyov
70
Sam Malinski
20
Ross Colton
18
Jack Drury
95
Victor Olofsson
71
Viktor Arvidsson
93
Fraser Minten
84
Tanner Jeannot
20
Henri Jokiharju
91
Nikita Zadorov
1
Jeremy Swayman

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche

Boston Bruins logo Boston Bruins

41
Scott Wedgewood
17
Parker Kelly
93
Zakhar Bardakov
54
Gavin Brindley
47
Mark Kastelic
52
Sean Kuraly
19
John Beecher
1
Jeremy Swayman

Previous Boston Bruins Lineups

16 Oct NHL
Bruins 5-6 Golden Knights
13 Oct NHL
Lightning 4-3 Bruins
11 Oct NHL
Sabres 1-3 Bruins
09 Oct NHL
Blackhawks 3-4 Bruins
08 Oct NHL
Bruins 3-1 Capitals
15 Apr NHL
Devils 5-4 Bruins
13 Apr NHL
Bruins 4-1 Penguins
10 Apr NHL
Blackhawks 5-2 Bruins
08 Apr NHL
Bruins 7-2 Devils
06 Apr NHL
Bruins 3-6 Sabres

Previous Colorado Avalanche Lineups

16 Oct NHL
Avalanche 4-1 Blue Jackets
13 Oct NHL
Avalanche 3-1 Sabres
11 Oct NHL
Stars 5-4 Avalanche
09 Oct NHL
Mammoth 1-2 Avalanche
07 Oct NHL
Avalanche 4-1 Kings
03 May NHL Playoffs
Avalanche 2-4 Stars
01 May NHL Playoffs
Stars 4-7 Avalanche
28 Apr NHL Playoffs
Avalanche 2-6 Stars
26 Apr NHL Playoffs
Stars 0-4 Avalanche
23 Apr NHL Playoffs
Stars 2-1 Avalanche
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 28 17 9 2 36 0.643 16 17 98 71 27 9-5-1 8-4-1 0-2 9-1 6W
2 Carolina 26 16 8 2 34 0.654 11 15 87 75 12 8-4-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1L
3 Pittsburgh 26 14 7 5 33 0.635 13 14 83 74 9 6-4-2 8-3-3 0-3 5-5 2W
4 Philadelphia 26 15 8 3 33 0.635 8 10 79 74 5 9-4-2 6-4-1 5-0 7-3 1W
5 New Jersey 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 83 82 1 9-3-1 7-7-0 2-0 4-6 3L
6 NY Islanders 28 15 10 3 33 0.589 11 14 84 81 3 7-6-2 8-4-1 1-3 5-5 2W
7 NY Rangers 29 15 12 2 32 0.552 11 14 79 75 4 3-8-1 12-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
8 Columbus 27 13 9 5 31 0.574 7 9 84 90 -6 6-3-3 7-6-2 4-1 4-6 2W
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 27 16 9 2 34 0.63 13 16 88 71 17 8-6-0 8-3-2 0-0 7-3 2L
2 Boston 29 16 13 0 32 0.552 10 14 92 93 -1 10-5-0 6-8-0 2-0 5-5 1W
3 Montreal 26 14 9 3 31 0.596 8 13 87 94 -7 7-6-1 7-3-2 1-2 4-6 1W
4 Detroit 28 14 11 3 31 0.554 10 12 87 99 -12 9-6-1 5-5-2 2-2 4-6 1L
5 Ottawa 27 13 10 4 30 0.556 9 10 86 90 -4 6-4-2 7-6-2 3-0 5-5 1L
6 Toronto 27 13 11 3 29 0.537 9 13 94 91 3 8-4-3 5-7-0 0-0 5-5 3W
7 Florida 26 12 12 2 26 0.5 11 11 77 83 -6 8-6-2 4-6-0 1-1 4-6 4L
8 Buffalo 27 11 12 4 26 0.481 8 9 83 92 -9 9-5-2 2-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 27 19 2 6 44 0.815 18 19 109 62 47 11-0-2 8-2-4 0-3 8-2 1L
2 Dallas 28 18 5 5 41 0.732 15 16 98 74 24 8-4-1 10-1-4 2-2 7-3 1W
3 Minnesota 28 15 8 5 35 0.625 9 12 79 76 3 8-3-4 7-5-1 3-1 8-2 1L
4 Chicago 27 12 9 6 30 0.556 11 12 85 78 7 6-5-3 6-4-3 0-2 4-6 1W
5 Utah 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 10 13 87 83 4 7-3-1 6-9-2 0-0 3-7 1W
6 Winnipeg 26 13 12 1 27 0.519 11 12 79 78 1 6-5-0 7-7-1 1-1 3-7 2L
7 St Louis 28 9 12 7 25 0.446 9 9 71 100 -29 5-6-4 4-6-3 0-2 3-7 2L
8 Nashville 27 10 13 4 24 0.444 7 9 71 94 -23 6-8-2 4-5-2 1-0 5-5 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 96 91 5 9-4-0 7-6-1 2-0 5-5 1L
2 Vegas 26 12 6 8 32 0.615 10 11 80 79 1 7-4-4 5-2-4 1-2 5-5 2W
3 LA Kings 27 12 8 7 31 0.574 7 11 70 75 -5 3-6-3 9-2-4 1-5 4-6 2L
4 San Jose 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 7 12 81 94 -13 9-5-3 4-7-0 1-1 5-5 1L
5 Edmonton 28 12 11 5 29 0.518 7 12 90 100 -10 6-3-2 6-8-3 0-2 4-6 1W
6 Seattle 25 11 8 6 28 0.56 7 11 63 75 -12 6-3-3 5-5-3 0-3 4-6 4L
7 Calgary 29 10 15 4 24 0.414 8 8 70 88 -18 5-4-2 5-11-2 2-2 5-5 1W
8 Vancouver 27 10 14 3 23 0.426 6 8 80 98 -18 3-7-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 3L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 28 17 9 2 36 0.643 16 17 98 71 27 9-5-1 8-4-1 0-2 9-1 6W
2 Carolina 26 16 8 2 34 0.654 11 15 87 75 12 8-4-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1L
3 Tampa Bay 27 16 9 2 34 0.63 13 16 88 71 17 8-6-0 8-3-2 0-0 7-3 2L
4 Pittsburgh 26 14 7 5 33 0.635 13 14 83 74 9 6-4-2 8-3-3 0-3 5-5 2W
5 Philadelphia 26 15 8 3 33 0.635 8 10 79 74 5 9-4-2 6-4-1 5-0 7-3 1W
6 New Jersey 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 83 82 1 9-3-1 7-7-0 2-0 4-6 3L
7 NY Islanders 28 15 10 3 33 0.589 11 14 84 81 3 7-6-2 8-4-1 1-3 5-5 2W
8 NY Rangers 29 15 12 2 32 0.552 11 14 79 75 4 3-8-1 12-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
9 Boston 29 16 13 0 32 0.552 10 14 92 93 -1 10-5-0 6-8-0 2-0 5-5 1W
10 Montreal 26 14 9 3 31 0.596 8 13 87 94 -7 7-6-1 7-3-2 1-2 4-6 1W
11 Columbus 27 13 9 5 31 0.574 7 9 84 90 -6 6-3-3 7-6-2 4-1 4-6 2W
12 Detroit 28 14 11 3 31 0.554 10 12 87 99 -12 9-6-1 5-5-2 2-2 4-6 1L
13 Ottawa 27 13 10 4 30 0.556 9 10 86 90 -4 6-4-2 7-6-2 3-0 5-5 1L
14 Toronto 27 13 11 3 29 0.537 9 13 94 91 3 8-4-3 5-7-0 0-0 5-5 3W
15 Florida 26 12 12 2 26 0.5 11 11 77 83 -6 8-6-2 4-6-0 1-1 4-6 4L
16 Buffalo 27 11 12 4 26 0.481 8 9 83 92 -9 9-5-2 2-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 27 19 2 6 44 0.815 18 19 109 62 47 11-0-2 8-2-4 0-3 8-2 1L
2 Dallas 28 18 5 5 41 0.732 15 16 98 74 24 8-4-1 10-1-4 2-2 7-3 1W
3 Minnesota 28 15 8 5 35 0.625 9 12 79 76 3 8-3-4 7-5-1 3-1 8-2 1L
4 Anaheim 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 96 91 5 9-4-0 7-6-1 2-0 5-5 1L
5 Vegas 26 12 6 8 32 0.615 10 11 80 79 1 7-4-4 5-2-4 1-2 5-5 2W
6 LA Kings 27 12 8 7 31 0.574 7 11 70 75 -5 3-6-3 9-2-4 1-5 4-6 2L
7 Chicago 27 12 9 6 30 0.556 11 12 85 78 7 6-5-3 6-4-3 0-2 4-6 1W
8 Utah 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 10 13 87 83 4 7-3-1 6-9-2 0-0 3-7 1W
9 San Jose 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 7 12 81 94 -13 9-5-3 4-7-0 1-1 5-5 1L
10 Edmonton 28 12 11 5 29 0.518 7 12 90 100 -10 6-3-2 6-8-3 0-2 4-6 1W
11 Seattle 25 11 8 6 28 0.56 7 11 63 75 -12 6-3-3 5-5-3 0-3 4-6 4L
12 Winnipeg 26 13 12 1 27 0.519 11 12 79 78 1 6-5-0 7-7-1 1-1 3-7 2L
13 St Louis 28 9 12 7 25 0.446 9 9 71 100 -29 5-6-4 4-6-3 0-2 3-7 2L
14 Nashville 27 10 13 4 24 0.444 7 9 71 94 -23 6-8-2 4-5-2 1-0 5-5 2W
15 Calgary 29 10 15 4 24 0.414 8 8 70 88 -18 5-4-2 5-11-2 2-2 5-5 1W
16 Vancouver 27 10 14 3 23 0.426 6 8 80 98 -18 3-7-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 3L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 27 19 2 6 44 0.815 18 19 109 62 47 11-0-2 8-2-4 0-3 8-2 1L
2 Dallas 28 18 5 5 41 0.732 15 16 98 74 24 8-4-1 10-1-4 2-2 7-3 1W
3 Washington 28 17 9 2 36 0.643 16 17 98 71 27 9-5-1 8-4-1 0-2 9-1 6W
4 Minnesota 28 15 8 5 35 0.625 9 12 79 76 3 8-3-4 7-5-1 3-1 8-2 1L
5 Carolina 26 16 8 2 34 0.654 11 15 87 75 12 8-4-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1L
6 Tampa Bay 27 16 9 2 34 0.63 13 16 88 71 17 8-6-0 8-3-2 0-0 7-3 2L
7 Pittsburgh 26 14 7 5 33 0.635 13 14 83 74 9 6-4-2 8-3-3 0-3 5-5 2W
8 Philadelphia 26 15 8 3 33 0.635 8 10 79 74 5 9-4-2 6-4-1 5-0 7-3 1W
9 Anaheim 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 96 91 5 9-4-0 7-6-1 2-0 5-5 1L
10 New Jersey 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 83 82 1 9-3-1 7-7-0 2-0 4-6 3L
11 NY Islanders 28 15 10 3 33 0.589 11 14 84 81 3 7-6-2 8-4-1 1-3 5-5 2W
12 Vegas 26 12 6 8 32 0.615 10 11 80 79 1 7-4-4 5-2-4 1-2 5-5 2W
13 NY Rangers 29 15 12 2 32 0.552 11 14 79 75 4 3-8-1 12-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
14 Boston 29 16 13 0 32 0.552 10 14 92 93 -1 10-5-0 6-8-0 2-0 5-5 1W
15 Montreal 26 14 9 3 31 0.596 8 13 87 94 -7 7-6-1 7-3-2 1-2 4-6 1W
16 LA Kings 27 12 8 7 31 0.574 7 11 70 75 -5 3-6-3 9-2-4 1-5 4-6 2L
17 Columbus 27 13 9 5 31 0.574 7 9 84 90 -6 6-3-3 7-6-2 4-1 4-6 2W
18 Detroit 28 14 11 3 31 0.554 10 12 87 99 -12 9-6-1 5-5-2 2-2 4-6 1L
19 Chicago 27 12 9 6 30 0.556 11 12 85 78 7 6-5-3 6-4-3 0-2 4-6 1W
20 Ottawa 27 13 10 4 30 0.556 9 10 86 90 -4 6-4-2 7-6-2 3-0 5-5 1L
21 Toronto 27 13 11 3 29 0.537 9 13 94 91 3 8-4-3 5-7-0 0-0 5-5 3W
22 Utah 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 10 13 87 83 4 7-3-1 6-9-2 0-0 3-7 1W
23 San Jose 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 7 12 81 94 -13 9-5-3 4-7-0 1-1 5-5 1L
24 Edmonton 28 12 11 5 29 0.518 7 12 90 100 -10 6-3-2 6-8-3 0-2 4-6 1W
25 Seattle 25 11 8 6 28 0.56 7 11 63 75 -12 6-3-3 5-5-3 0-3 4-6 4L
26 Winnipeg 26 13 12 1 27 0.519 11 12 79 78 1 6-5-0 7-7-1 1-1 3-7 2L
27 Florida 26 12 12 2 26 0.5 11 11 77 83 -6 8-6-2 4-6-0 1-1 4-6 4L
28 Buffalo 27 11 12 4 26 0.481 8 9 83 92 -9 9-5-2 2-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
29 St Louis 28 9 12 7 25 0.446 9 9 71 100 -29 5-6-4 4-6-3 0-2 3-7 2L
30 Nashville 27 10 13 4 24 0.444 7 9 71 94 -23 6-8-2 4-5-2 1-0 5-5 2W
31 Calgary 29 10 15 4 24 0.414 8 8 70 88 -18 5-4-2 5-11-2 2-2 5-5 1W
32 Vancouver 27 10 14 3 23 0.426 6 8 80 98 -18 3-7-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 3L