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Bruins vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [10/18/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins will lock horns in the NHL at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 9:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Bruins vs. Avalanche predictions page.
Bruins vs. Avs prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Bruins and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Avalanche a 67% chance of defeating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Bruins vs. Avalanche odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +220 | -260 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bruins vs. Avalanche picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Bruins vs. Avalanche matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Bruins vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Bruins star is a 42.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 9.3% |
| Morgan Geekie | 5.5% |
| Pavel Zacha | 3.4% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.4% |
| Martin Necas | 7.2% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 6.4% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 42.8% |
| Morgan Geekie | 30.8% |
| Pavel Zacha | 19.8% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 36.7% |
| Martin Necas | 34.6% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 32.9% |
Bruins vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Avalanche and Bruins at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Dimers' in-depth preview of Saturday's Bruins vs. Avalanche matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Saturday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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