Boston Bruins (24-20-6) vs Colorado Avalanche (28-19-2)
Game Info: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm (TD Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Bruins +110 / Colorado Avalanche -130 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 25th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 28-19-2 this year after they lost to Winnipeg in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Colorado led 1-0 in the second period, but they needed a third-period goal to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Avalanche outshot Winnipeg by a total of 27-25, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from MacKinnon and Makar, while Blackwood stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Avalanche lost to the Wild by a score of 3-1 but did beat the Stars by a score of 6-3 before that. Colorado has lost three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 58 points. Colorado has scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 20.4% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 19 goals, 56 assists, and 189 shots on goal, while Cale Makar has added 25 goals, 39 assists, and 135 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 9-4-2 with a 2.04 goals against average and a .925 save percentage this season.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 24-20-6 this season after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Boston scored once in the second and once in the third for the shutout win. The Bruins were outshot by a total of 29-26, won 44.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie and Pastrnak, while Korpisalo stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bruins lost to the Devils by a score of 5-1 but did beat the Sharks by a score of 6-3 before that. Boston has won four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 54 points. Boston has scored 2.72 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 13.4% on the power play and 75.6% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 23 goals, 33 assists, and 208 shots on goal, while Brad Marchand has added 17 goals, 20 assists, and 146 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 15-16-4 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year.
Why the Bruins will beat the Avalanche
- The home team has won each of the Bruins’ last five games.
- The Avalanche have lost four of their last five games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games at TD Garden.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have lost the first period in each of their last three games at TD Garden.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Bruins
- The Bruins have lost five of their last six games following a home win.
- The Avalanche have won four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in three of the last four games between the Avalanche and Bruins.
- The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last four day games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Bruins’ last eight home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Avalanche’s last 10 day games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Bruins’ last 11 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in nine of the Avalanche’s last 10 day games.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in five of the Bruins’ last six games.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last five games as underdogs.
- David Pastrnak has scored the first goal in each of the Bruins’ last three games against the Avalanche at TD Garden.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in 17 of the Bruins’ last 18 games against Central Division opponents at TD Garden.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Avalanche’s last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances in road games.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last 18 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins Prediction
Boston comes into this matchup after shutting out Ottawa in their last game and they will be at home for this game. The Bruins are 15-7-3 at home this year, while the Avalanche are 14-9-0 on the road. Colorado has lost three of their last four games and they have scored a total of three goals in their last two. We know Boston has been low-scoring for most of the season, but with Colorado also struggling to score right now, I think we are going to see a low-scoring game. Take the under here.