The Boston Bruins and the Anaheim Ducks meet Saturday in NHL action from the Honda Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Ducks vs Bruins Prediction.
Boston Bruins Recap
The Boston Bruins come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes last time out to sit at 12-9 this season. After this game, Boston will head on the road for a game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Bruins Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 26 points including 11 goals and 15 assists while Morgan Geekie has 18 points with 12 goals and 6 assists and Pavel Zacha has 16 points with 5 goals and 11 assists. Charlie McAvoy has a team-high 14 assists while Viktor Arvidsson has 10 points with 6 goals and 4 assists. Michael Eyssimont has 10 points with 4 goals and 6 assists and Mason Lohrei has 10 points with 8 assists. Jeremy Swayman’s gone 8-5 with a 2.99 GAA and a .902 save percentage in goal for the Bruins while Joonas Korpisalo is 4-4 with a 3.35 GAA and an .878 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Ducks’ last four games at Honda Center.
- The Ducks have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a home win.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a home win.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one point in eight of the Bruins’ last nine games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded an assist in each of his last four road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Viktor Arvidsson has scored a goal in four of the Bruins’ last five road games.
- Morgan Geekie is the only player in the league to have scored a goal in six consecutive appearances this season.
Anaheim Ducks Recap
The Anaheim Ducks come into this game looking to add on to their 3-2 OT win over Utah last time out to sit at 12-6-1 this season. After this game, Anaheim will take on the Ottawa Senators at home.
Ducks Snap Three-Game Losing Streak
Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks in scoring with 26 points including 11 goals and 15 assists while Cutter Gauthier has 22 points with 12 goals and 10 assists. Troy Terry has 21 points with 6 goals and 15 assists while Chris Kreider’s added 14 points with 10 goals and 4 assists. Beckett Sennecke has 3 points with 6 goals and 7 assists while Mason McTavish has 11 points with 3 goals and 8 assists. Jacob Trouba has 12 points with 4 goals and 8 assists on the year. Lukas Dostal has gone 9-5-1 with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage in goal for Anaheim while Petr Mrazek has gone 3-1 with a 3.72 GAA and an .887 save percentage this season.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Bruins have lost each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Ducks have won each of their last five home games.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored at least one goal in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last five home games.
- Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Leo Carlsson is the only player in the league to have recorded an assist in eight or more consecutive appearances this season.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Ducks’ last four games as home favorites following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
Ducks vs Bruins Prediction
I’m on the Ducks here. Not a game I’m rushing to bet because Boston has been in some solid form, but the Ducks have started to make the Honda Center a fortress as they’ve won 5 straight at home. They’re still playing some really solid hockey right now. Boston’s going to be competitive this season, a lot more competitive than I expected them to be this season, but I think Anaheim takes this one. Give me the Ducks here.