Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction NHL Picks 10/16/24

In this article, we will formulate a Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, October 16th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 2-2-0 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Boston led 1-0 early in the game and they tied it at two in the second period, but they allowed the next two goals for the loss. The Bruins outshot Florida by a total of 27-26, won 54.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Beecher, Carlo, and Lohrei, while Swayman stopped 22 out of 26 shots in the loss. 

Boston also lost to Florida in their season opener, but they do have wins over Montreal and Los Angeles. Boston has scored 3.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.75 goals against per game, while also going 11.1% on the power play and 90.9% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Lindholm and Mark Kastelic have led Boston with five points, while Jeremy Swayman is 2-1-0 with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .893 save percentage this year. 

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 0-3-0 this season after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Colorado led 1-0 early in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals in the loss. The Avalanche were outshot by a total of 37-34, won 43.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Mittelstadt and Ritchie, while Georgiev stopped 31 out of 35 shots in the loss. 

Colorado has also lost to Columbus and Vegas during this three-game losing streak. Colorado has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 6.67 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 57.1% on the penalty kill. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have led Colorado with five points each, while Alexandar Georgiev is 0-2-0 with a 6.58 goals-against average and a .790 save percentage this season. The Avs will face the Ducks following this game.

Why the Avalanche will beat the Bruins

• The Avalanche have won each of their last seven Wednesday night games at Ball Arena.
• The Bruins have lost five of their last six night games at Ball Arena.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last seven Wednesday night games at Ball Arena.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the last six games between the Bruins and Avalanche at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Three of the Bruins’ last four road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 13 of the Avalanche’s last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 13 of the Bruins’ last 14 games against Central Division opponents.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Valeri Nichushkin has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight appearances in night games.
• Valeri Nichushkin has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances in night games.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in five of the Bruins’ last six games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Pavel Zacha has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Avalanche.
• Charlie Coyle has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as an underdog against the Avalanche.

Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup looking to get their first win of the season, but their defense has been awful in their first three games. The Avalanche have allowed 6, 6, and 8 goals so far this year, but will look to turn things around at home. Boston has lost two games to Boston, but they played well in their other two games against LA and Montreal. The Bruins have also struggled defensively, as they have allowed 4, 4, and 6 goals in three of their four games. I think this game is going to turn into a shootout, but I like Colorado to get the win at home.