
Avalanche vs. Bruins prediction, odds, picks - Oct. 18
Updated Oct. 18, 2025 6:15 p.m. ET
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The Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins are slated to square off at Ball Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Cale Makar and Elias Lindholm as two of the main players you'll want to keep an eye on. Here is everything you need to know to know about the Avalanche-Bruins game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Avalanche vs. Bruins Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | -1.5 | 100 | -120 | 6.5 | 110 | -150 | -265 | +215 |
Avalanche vs. Bruins Prediction
ATS Pick: Avalanche (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Avalanche 4 - Bruins 2
Avalanche vs. Bruins Betting Insights
- So far this season, one of Colorado's games has gone over 6.5 goals.
- Boston has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in three of five games this season.
- The two teams combine to score seven goals per game, 0.5 more than this game's total.
- These teams allow a combined 4.6 goals per game, 1.9 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under.
- The Bruins are fifth in the league in goals scored, compared to the seventh-ranked Avalanche.
- The Avalanche are first in the league in goals conceded, and the Bruins are 16th.
Avalanche Stats
- The Avalanche's 17 total goals (3.4 per game) make them the seventh-best scoring team in the league.
- Colorado has allowed eight total goals (only 1.6 per game), the fewest in NHL play.
- Their +9 goal differential is second-best in the league.
- The three power-play goals Colorado has recorded this season (to rank 11th in the NHL) have come on 20 chances.
- The Avalanche's 15% power-play conversion rate ranks 23rd in the league.
Avalanche Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 75% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 57.3% |
| Cale Makar | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | - |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0% |
| Brent Burns | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | - |
Avalanche Player Props
Bruins Stats
- With 18 goals (3.6 per game), the Bruins have the league's fifth-best offense.
- Boston concedes three goals per game (15 total), which ranks 16th in the league.
- They have the eighth-best goal differential in the league at +3.
- Boston has three power-play goals (on 19 chances), 11th in the NHL.
- The Bruins' power-play percentage (15.79) puts them 21st in the league.
Bruins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2 | - |
| Pavel Zacha | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 50% |
| Elias Lindholm | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 66% |
| Morgan Geekie | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 62.5% |
| Mikey Eyssimont | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | - |
Bruins Player Props
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