Keep reading to see our Bruins vs Avalanche NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Bruins make their way to Denver at 2-2-0.
- The Bruins are are averaging 3.8 goals per contest so far.
- The Bruins are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Panthers.
- The Avalanche come in at 0-3-0.
- The Avalanche come into the game ranked 7th in shots on goal.
- The Avalanche are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Islanders.
Bruins vs Avalanche Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Bruins versus the Avalanche? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins in a non-conference matchup.
Bruins vs. Avalanche Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche
- Where: Denver at Ball Arena
- Date: Wednesday, October 16th
- Betting Odds COL -1.5, BOS +101 | COL -120 O/U 6.5
Bruins Preview: Do the Bruins Have a Shot at a Win at Denver?
Boston fell to 2-2-0 after a 4-3 road loss to the Panthers. The Bruins were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 5.5.
Boston took an early lead with a goal at 15:07 in the first period, but the Panthers responded with two goals in the first and two more in the second. Three different Bruins players scored in the game.
Boston's offense was held in check during their 4-3 loss to the Panthers, as they managed just 3 goals on 27 shots. John Beecher, who scored his first goal of the season, found the net on his only shot. Brandon Carlo followed with his first goal, while Mason Lohrei added his first goal of the year as well.
Mark Kastelic picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Bruins were held scoreless in the third period and recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
Boston's defense will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Panthers, including three unanswered—two in the first and one in the second. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves with a save percentage of 84.6%. The Bruins' defense also contributed 39 hits and 4 takeaways but will aim to limit costly goals, such as the shorthanded one they gave up at 10:21 in the 2nd period.
Avalanche Preview: Can the Colorado Offense Score Enough at Home?
The Avalanche dropped to 0-3-0 after a 6-2 loss to the Islanders. Colorado was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 8 goals went over.
Colorado took an early lead with a goal at 18:59 in the first period, but the Islanders responded with six unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s defense struggled, allowing the Islanders to tie the game at 14:27 in the first period.
Calum Ritchie opened the scoring for the Avalanche with his second goal of the season, just 1:01 into the game. Casey Mittelstadt added a late third-period goal, his fourth of the year, at the 19:21 mark.
Despite taking 34 shots on goal, Colorado was held to just two goals. The Avalanche recorded 18 giveaways in the game.
After the Avalanche took an early 1-0 lead, their defense gave up two first-period goals, followed by two more in the second. The Islanders added two more in the third, including an empty-netter, handing Colorado a 6-2 defeat. Alexandar Georgiev made 32 saves with an 86.5% save percentage, while the Avalanche's defense recorded 2 takeaways and 22 hits.
Bruins vs Avalanche Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Boston has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 0-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Avalanche have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Boston has a poor record vs the puck line going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
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Bruins vs Avalanche Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Bruins +1.5
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