Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions
In an upcoming interconference matchup, the Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Boston Bruins in a game crucial for both teams' playoff hopes. The Avalanche are
Game outlook
In an upcoming interconference matchup, the Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Boston Bruins in a game crucial for both teams' playoff hopes. The Avalanche are coming off a tough overtime loss to Winnipeg, while the Bruins secured a 2-0 victory over Ottawa in their recent outing. In their last 10 meetings, Boston has dominated with a 6-2-2 record, including winning the last two matchups. The Avalanche are currently favored to win with a -149 opening line that has remained steady. Stay tuned for our Avalanche vs. Bruins prediction to see how this exciting game might unfold.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Avalanche -149 | Bruins +132
Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+165) | Bruins +1.5 (-196)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 60%.
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are currently 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, with their most recent game resulting in an overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets. They have a record of 28-19-2 and are fourth in the Central Division, trailing the Jets by nine points for the top spot. The Avalanche are one point behind Dallas for the final guaranteed playoff spot and currently hold the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. They rank 8th in the league in goals per game, averaging 3.29 goals per night, and are tied for 19th in goals against, allowing an average of 3.10 goals per contest. Colorado is tied for 19th in the league in power play percentage, converting 20.4% of their chances, and ranks 15th in penalty killing, successfully getting through 79.5% of their shorthanded situations. In their recent game against Winnipeg, the Avalanche scored one goal in regulation to force overtime but ultimately fell in a 17-second OT. Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves in the loss, and it is likely that Scott Wedgewood will start in the next game. With a power ranking of 17, Colorado is ranked 6th in offense and 19th in defense, with a season record of 6-5.