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Boston Bruins Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Colorado Avalanche on Road Trip

The Boston Bruins are currently 2-2-0 in the 2024/25 season and are looking to establish their momentum on an upcoming road trip. They will face the struggling Colorado Avalanche (0-3-0) on Wednesday, who have been experiencing an unexpected rough start to the season. With a number of roster question marks and injuries, it may be challenging for the Avalanche to turn things around in this matchup. Despite being the underdogs, Colorado is the betting favorite with a -118 opening line that has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bruins +100 | Avalanche -118
• Spread: Bruins +1.5 (-248) | Avalanche -1.5 (+207)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 54%.

Boston vs Colorado Stats

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are a top regular season team in the NHL but have suffered two losses to the Florida Panthers this season. As they begin a three-game road trip, they are focused on securing a big victory. The team has been strong offensively with Elias Lindholm and Mark Kastellic leading the way in scoring. Despite inconsistent goaltending, Jeremy Swayman has posted solid stats. The Bruins are currently ranked 24th in the league but are ranked 8th in offense and 23rd in defense. Overall, they have a record of 2-2 this season.

Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche entered the 2024/25 season as a Stanley Cup contender but have struggled through three games, currently ranking as one of the worst teams in the NHL. Key players such as Gabriel Landeskog, Artturi Lehkonen, and Valeri Nichushkin are sidelined with injuries, impacting the team's offensive production. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have been standout performers, but the lack of scoring depth is evident. In goal, Alexandar Georgiev and Juustus Annunen have struggled, allowing a high number of goals and posting a low save percentage. Despite a recent loss to the New York Islanders, the Avalanche have a power ranking of 14, ranking 14th in offense and 32nd in defense, with a winless record of 0-3. Their recent matchups against Boston resulted in a 1-2-0 record.

Struggling Colorado Avalanche Face Uphill Battle Against Dominant Boston Bruins

This upcoming game between Colorado and Boston was anticipated to be a high-profile matchup for the NHL; however, both teams have been struggling with their consistency so far this season. Colorado's defensive performance, allowing an average of six goals per game, raises concerns about their ability to compete against well-established teams. Furthermore, Boston has a history of success against the Avalanche, having won four out of their last five meetings since early 2022 and scoring 22 goals in the process. With this in mind, it is likely that the Bruins will extend Colorado's challenging start to the season with a significant victory in their upcoming game.

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