The Colorado Avalanche (18-8-2) and Boston Bruins (20-3-6) lock horns Saturday evening at 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Beantown. We analyze the Avalanche-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.
Avalanche at Bruins: Projected starting goalies
Philipp Grubauer vs. Tuukka Rask
Grubauer checks in with a 10-5-2 record, 2.75 goals-against average and .916 save percentage. He enters on a three-game win streak, allowing a total of five goals on 91 shots, including a 39-save win at Toronto Wednesday, 3-1.
Rask will patrol the crease for the B’s, putting his impressive 13-2-3 record, 2.15 GAA and .929 save percentage on the line.
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Avalanche at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Avalanche 4, Bruins 3
Moneyline (ML)
It’s one of my favorite wagers every season, even when the AVALANCHE (+125) haven’t been very good. Colorado enters with a 5-1 mark across the past six against the Bruins (-154), while the Avs are 10-1 in the past 11 trips to Boston.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Colorado to pull the upset returns a $12.50 profit with an Avs win.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Since I’m backing the underdog, there is no sense betting the spread. The Avalanche (+1.5, -209) is just too expensive, and the Bruins (-1.5, +170) isn’t worth a play since I like Colorado to continue their winning ways in Boston.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 5.5 (-150) is worth a small-unit bet, as Grubauer and Rask are likely to face plenty of shots in this one. The over is 5-1-1 in the past seven for Colorado on a day of rest, while the over is 4-1 in Boston’s past five against teams with a winning record over .600.
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