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The Colorado Avalanche (4-0-1) and Boston Bruins (3-2) meet at Ball Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche knocked off the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 in their most recent outing, while the Bruins are coming off a 6-5 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to win Saturday's game.
Avalanche vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Avalanche 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-265)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have finished -1-1 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 4-0-1.
- 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 three or more goals four times, and are 3-0-1 in those games (to record seven points).
- In the three games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 2-0-1 to record five points.
- In the three games when it 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 (3-2 overall) have posted a record of 1-0-1 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- Boston has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- The Bruins have earned six points in their five games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in three games has a record of 2-1-0 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Boston has posted a record of 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.4 | Goals Scored | 3.6 | 6th |
| 2nd | 1.6 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| 3rd | 32.4 | Shots | 28.4 | 17th |
| 10th | 26.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 18th |
| 23rd | 15% | Power Play % | 15.79% | 21st |
| 11th | 85.71% | Penalty Kill % | 90% | 8th |
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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