In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, October 16th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Anaheim Ducks Preview
The Ducks have 8 points this season with a 4-2-0 record and a 1-2-0 home record. They are 4-2 ATS and 2-4 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-4 home loss against the Flames and will face the Rangers and Islanders next.
Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring 33.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.83 goals per game and are killing 90.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks with 9 points, adding a team-high 7 assists, while Beckett Sennecke leads the team in goals with 4. Lukas Dostal is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 3-2-0 record, with 2.98 GAA and .892 SV%. Ville Husso is the backup goalie and he has a 1-0-0 record, with 1.58 GAA and .935 SV%.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 10 points this season with a 5-2-0 record and a 2-1-0 away record. They are 5-2 ATS and 4-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-3 road win against the Sharks and will face the Kings and Stars next.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.71 goals per game and are scoring 16.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.29 goals per game and are killing 76% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 8 points, adding a team-high 6 assists, while Fraser Minten leads the team in goals with 4. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 5-1-0 record, with 1.99 GAA and .930 SV%. Michael DiPietro is the backup goalie and he has a 0-1-0 record, with 3.11 GAA and .897 SV%.
Boston Bruins @ Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends: October 16, 2026
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Bruins have lost three of their last four games as road favorites.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in 18 of their last 19 games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Ducks have won the second period in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a loss.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The road team has won each of the Ducks’ last four games.
- The Ducks have lost three of their last four home games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in 10 of the Ducks’ last 11 games.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games.
- The Bruins have won the third period in each of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Ducks’ last 11 Friday home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Twelve of the last 13 Friday games at Honda Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Bruins’ last six games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 11 home games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Bruins’ last four games as road favorites.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in three of the Ducks’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last nine games as home underdogs.
- Leo Carlsson ranks T1st in the league for Power Play Points (7) this season.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last four games against the Ducks.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- William Borgen ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference for Plus/Minus (+10) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank T2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (33.33%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (90.48%).
- The Boston Bruins rank T2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.29).
- The Boston Bruins are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Bruins vs Ducks Prediction
The Ducks have won their last five meetings against the Bruins, including their last two meetings in Anaheim.
In this Bruins vs Ducks Prediction, the Bruins are coming as -115 road favorites. Both teams have been playing good hockey this season and both are in good form, with a 4-2 and 3-0 record in their last 6 and 3 games respectively. The Ducks have been dominating the Bruins in their recent meetings and have a superior power play and penalty kill this season, so I like them as home dogs in this spot, as they will be playing their second straight game at home and are looking to bounce back after a loss by the Flames. Take the Ducks on the moneyline for plus money.