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The Colorado Avalanche (4-0-1), coming off a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, host the Boston Bruins (3-2) at Ball Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins were defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 in their most recent outing.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which club we think will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.
Avalanche vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Avalanche 4, Bruins 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-255)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have a 4-0-1 record overall, with a -1-1 record in games that have required overtime.
- Colorado has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- Colorado has won the only game this season when it scored two goals (1-0-0, two points).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals in four games (3-0-1, seven points).
- In the three games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-0-1 record (five points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 2-0-1 (five points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 1-0-1 record in overtime contests this season and a 3-2 overall record.
- Boston has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- The Bruins have scored more than two goals in five games, earning six points from those contests.
- This season, Boston has capitalized on a single power-play goal in three games and picked up four points with a record of 2-1-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.4 | Goals Scored | 3.6 | 6th |
| 2nd | 1.6 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 13th |
| 4th | 32.4 | Shots | 28.4 | 16th |
| 10th | 26.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 18th |
| 23rd | 15% | Power Play % | 15.79% | 21st |
| 12th | 85.71% | Penalty Kill % | 90% | 7th |
Avalanche vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
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