Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Analysis & Prediction
The Colorado Avalanche (25-12-3), second in the NHL standings for the Central Division, host the Boston Bruins (24-8-6), first in the Atlantic Division, in one of four NHL matchups on the NHL schedule today. Boston last played Colorado on December 7, 2022, beating them 4-0.
Bruins vs Avalanche Picks
- NHL Pick: Avalanche -130
Jeremy Swayman (2.43 GAA, .922 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Bruins, while Alexander Georgiev (2.98 GAA, .893 save percentage) is the projected starter for the Avalanche. Let’s take a closer look at the Bruins vs Avalanche betting analysis.
Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Odds
Bruins vs. Avalanche Information
Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche
Location of the game: Ball Arena. Denver, Colorado.
Date & Time: Monday, January 8. 9:00 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Recent Scores
- Boston, which is 5-3-2 in its last 10 games, is coming off of an impressive 7-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
- Linus Ullmark made 23 saves in the victory and Trent Frederic scored two goals.
- Colorado, one of the NHL picks today to win the Western Conference, is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games, but coming off of an 8-4 loss at home to the Florida Panthers.
- Ivan Prosvetov was pulled after allowing four goals on 13 shots and Georgiev took the loss, allowing three goals on 15 shots in relief.
Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Analysis
Bruins Offense Rolling
The Boston Bruins have been much improved offensively coming into the Bruins vs Avalanche betting analysis. Unfortunately, they’re also giving up more goals. The Bruins were first in goals allowed at one point earlier this season but are now fifth with 2.66 goals against. They’ve scored 30 goals in their last six games and are now up to T10th in NHL stats for goals.
David Pastrnak leads the Boston Bruins score with 55 points (24 goals, 31 assists) and Brad Marchand is second with 35 points (15 goals, 20 assists). Five others, including Frederic, have at least 20 points. Boston is 12-5-3 on the road this season.
Colorado Hoping to Rebound after Tough Home Loss
The Colorado Avalanche have been a favorite in most NHL picks this season and with good reason, but they’re coming off of their worst loss of the season, losing 8-4 at home against the Panthers. They’re 5-1 in their last six games following a loss and 16-5 overall at home this season, so expect a spirited effort for the Avalanche tonight. They’re also 18-7-1 against teams outside of their division.
Colorado boasts one of the league’s best offenses with 3.68 goals per game (2nd) and 31.9 shots per game (31.9). They’re 24.7 percent on the power-play (8th). Nathan MacKinnon leads the Colorado Avalanche statistics with 65 points (22 goals, 43 assists) and has nine points in his last four games.
Updates
James van Reimsdyk and Derek Forbort are on the NHL injury report for the Bruins, while Colorado is without several players, including Miles Wood, Chris Wagner, Bowen Byram, and Artturi Lehkonen.
Bruins vs. Avalanche Betting Preview
Colorado is the slight betting favorite in the Bruins vs Avalanche betting analysis with -130 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+175) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.5. Boston has NHL odds of +110 for the moneyline and +1.5 (-225) for the puck line.
Boston Bruins vs. Colorado Avalanche Betting Prediction
Colorado is tough to beat at home and even harder to play when they’re coming off of a loss. Expect a high-scoring affair with both the Avalanche ML and over 6.5 being solid bets for the Bruins vs Avalanche betting analysis.
- NHL Pick: Avalanche -130
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