Ducks vs Bruins Prediction 10/23/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 23rd at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 3-2-1 this season after they defeated Nashville by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Anaheim was tied at one after the first period, but they scored three goals in the second to pull away with the win. The Ducks out shot Nashville by a total of 32-28, won 54.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Gauthier, Johnston, Sennecke, and Terry, while Dostal stopped 26 out of 28 shots, which was a .929 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, the Ducks lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 2-1 and the Hurricanes by a score of 4-1. Anaheim has lost two of their last three games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with seven points. The Ducks have scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also averaging 20% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with three goals and four assists, while Mason McTavish has added one goal and five assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 2-2-1 with a 2.82 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 3-5-0 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Boston erased a 2-0 and 3-2 deficit in the third period, but they allowed a goal with 26 seconds left for the loss. The Bruins out shot Florida by a total of 31-23, won 55.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie, Lindholm, and Zacha, while Swayman stopped 19 out of 23 shots, which was an .826 save percentage. 

Prior to that loss, the Bruins lost to the Mammoth by a score of 3-2 and the Avalanche by a score of 4-1. Boston has lost five games in a row and they are currently tied for fifth in the Atlantic standings with six points. The Bruins have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 87.9% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with four goals and six assists, while Pavel Zacha has added two goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 2-3-0 with a 3.02 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

The Bruins have lost each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
The underdogs have won three of the Ducks’ last four games at TD Garden.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Bruins’ last nine games at TD Garden.
The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 14 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The Bruins have lost the second period in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

Thirteen of the Ducks’ last 15 games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Six of the Bruins’ last seven night games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Ducks’ last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last three home games against Pacific Division opponents.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 10 Thursday night games.
David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in six of the Bruins’ last seven games at TD Garden.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

Leo Carlsson has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last three games against the Bruins.
Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Boston Bruins rank 26th in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.13).
The Boston Bruins rank T8th in the league for power play goals this season (5).
The Anaheim Ducks rank 30th in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.17).
The Anaheim Ducks rank 26th in the league in penalty minutes this season (47).

Ducks vs Bruins Prediction 

Boston comes into this contest looking to snap their lengthy losing streak, as they have lost five games in a row. The Bruins are 2-2-0 at home this year, while the Ducks are 2-1-1 on the road. Anaheim has been very competitive to start the season and they have scored at least four goals in three of their last five games. I really like how the Ducks have looked this year and this Boston defense/goaltending is a problem right now. Take Anaheim to get the win here.