Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Picks

First-place Colorado (5-0-3) is one of only two teams that have yet to lose in regulation. The offense is eighth in scoring, while the defense is second in goals allowed (2.13 per game) and seventh in save percentage (.919). Boston started 3-0 but is now looking more like the last-place team they were last season. The Bruins have lost six in a row by a 28-19 count. The defense is 26th in goals given up (3.67 per game) and 29th in save percentage (.919). Play Colorado.

Both teams have been treading water lately and Colorado seeks to bounce back from a 3-2 overtime loss to Winnipeg on Wednesday. The Avalanche have won six of seven against Eastern Conference foes and they are 8-2 their past 10 as road favorites of -110 to -150. Boston has lost four straight after allowing two or fewer goals their previous game and the Bruins are 1-4 following a win. Mackenzie Blackwood is likely in net for Colorado and he is 15-13-5 with a 2.57 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage this season. He has allowed more than two goals thrice in 15 games since being acquired from San Jose. Jeremy Swayman is probable for the Bruins and he is 15-16-4 with a 3.00 GAA. Take the Avalanche.

Boston has won four of the past five meetings and Colorado has yet to win a game, allowing 20 goals while dealing with several injuries. The Avalanche have lost six of their past seven against the Atlantic Division and they are 0-5 as favorites of -110 to -150 dating to last season. Alexandar Georgiev is off to a terrible start with a 6.55 goals-against average and a ghastly .787 save percentage. Boston is 2-2 and its two losses were against the defending champion Florida Panthers. The Bruins have won eight of their past 12 road games and Colorado has lost five in a row against Eastern Conference opponents dating to the 2023-24 season. Boston goalie Jeremy Swayman is 2-1 with a 2.97 goals-against average. Take the Bruins.

Colorado got a 4-3 shootout win on Jan. 8 in the only meeting this season and the Avalanche currently have won 10 of their past 13 games, including 7-4 over Ottawa on Tuesday. Mikko Rantanen had a pair of goals for Colorado, which scored four unanswered goals in the third period. Justus Annunen stopped 36 of 40 shots and Alexandar Georgiev is likely back tonight. Georgiev is 24-10-2 with a 2.92 goals-against average and he has won eight of nine starts. Jeremy Swayman is confirmed for Boston, which has lost four of seven although it did get a 3-0 win over New Jersey on Monday. The Bruins have lost four of Swayman's past six appearances. Boston is 1-5 as a favorite of -110 to -150 and Colorado is 8-2 playing with one day of rest and 6-1 its past seven games versus teams with winning records. Make it a Max Play on the Avalanche.