Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis

As the Avalanche head into Boston, they sit in 3rd place in the Western Conference with a record of 29-13-3. In the Central Division, Colorado is in 2nd place and has gone 7-7 against divisional opponents this season. On the road, the Avalanche have gone 11-8-3.
Over their last ten games, Colorado has gone 8-2 and is currently riding a two-game winning streak as the underdog. Against other Western Conference teams, the Avalanche have gone 19-11 this season.
On the road this season, the Avalanche have gone just 3-7 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far, Colorado has an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game, and they have gone 22-23 against the puck line for the year.
As the underdog, the Avalanche have gone 3-2 against the puck line, and they have 21 wins by multiple goals. In their last ten road games, Colorado has gone just 3-7 against the puck line, and their average road scoring margin is -.1 goals per game.
On average, Colorado’s games have finished with 6.9 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.3. The Avalanche comes in with an over/under record of 26-17-2.
Bruins looking for the top in the standings
At home this season, the Bruins have gone 13-3-3 and have won two straight games. In the NHL standings, Boston is in first place in the Atlantic Division and has a record of 10-5. Overall, the Bruins are 26-8-9 and have 61 points.
Over their last ten games, Boston has gone 6-4 and have won two straight games as the favorite. In the Eastern Conference, the Bruins are in first place and have gone 16-10 in conference games. Over their last five games, Boston has gone 2-3.
At home this season, the Bruins have gone 11-8 on the puck line and have a puck line record of 23-20 overall. So far, they have 19 wins by multiple goals and have gone 6-4 on the puck line in their last ten games. In their last three games, Boston has gone just 1-2 on the puck line.
Overall, the Bruins have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game and have been favored in 37 of their 43 games. As the favorite, Boston’s puck line record is 17-20, and they have gone 7-12 vs. the puck line when favored.
This season, Boston’s games have an average of 6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under performance of 22-21-0.
Game Information
COLORADO AVALANCHE vs BOSTON BRUINS |
Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston |
Date and Time: Thursday, January 18th 7:00 ET |
Season: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
How to watch: ESPN+ |
AI Preditions and Sport BettingAI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for today’s Avalanche vs Bruins Odds matchup:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
AVALANCHE | 29-13-3 61Pts | 3 | 7 | Puck Line COL +1.5 |
ML BOS -143 |
O/U O 6.5 |
BRUINS | 26-8-9 61Pts | 4 |
AI Picks: Boston Bruins 4 – Colorado Avalanche 3
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Avalanche +1.5 | ML Bruins -143 | OVER 6.5
Avalanche vs Bruins Odds
These are the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup
Colorado Avalanche Game Analysis
Offensively, the Avalanche come into the game at 3.7 goals per contest placing 1st in the NHL, thanks to their NHL player stats. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 3rd position in the league. So far this year, the Avalanche are 18-8 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 9-5 in games with fewer shots on goal.
In terms of defense, the Avalanche head into the game ranked 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.9 shots per game against Colorado. So far, they are 16th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.
Boston Bruins Game Analysis
In the NHL team stats, offensively, the Bruins come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 15th position in the league. This season, the Bruins are 12-0 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-7 record.
In terms of defense, the Bruins head into the game ranked 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.6 shots per game against Boston. So far, they are 7th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.
NHL Injury Report
For tonight’s NHL schedule, there is the NHL Injury Report for both teams:
Colorado Avalanche
- Valeri Nichushkin – Personal – Out
- Gabriel Landeskog – Knee – Out
- Artturi Lehkonen – Upper Body – Out
- Pavel Francouz – Groin – Out
- Bowen Byram – Lower Body – Out
Boston Bruins
- Milan Lucic – Lower Body/Personal – Out
- Derek Forbort – Lower Body – Out
- Brandon Carlo – Upper Body – Out
- Matthew Poitras – Upper Body – Questionable
Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins Head-to-Head
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Avalanche and Bruins have gone in favor of the Avalanche, putting together a record of 6-4. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Avalanche and Bruins, only 3 points per game has separated the teams, with the Bruins going 3-0 vs. the spread.
In the Avalanche vs Bruins Odds, the over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Avalanche and Bruins is 2-1-2 with an average of 6 goals per game. The last three times that the Avalanche have been on the road vs. the Bruins, the over/under record is 0-3-2.
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