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The Boston Bruins (3-5) will attempt to halt a five-game losing streak when they play the Anaheim Ducks (3-2-1) at home on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Bruins vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Bruins 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-120)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins (3-5 overall) have a 1-0-1 record in games that have required overtime.
- Boston is 1-4-0 (two points) in its five games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Bruins scored only one goal, they lost.
- Boston has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Bruins have scored at least three goals six times, and are 3-3-0 in those games (to record six points).
- In the five games when Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-3-0 record (four points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Boston is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 1-3-0 (two points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 1-1-2 record in overtime games this season and a 3-2-1 overall record.
- Anaheim has earned five points (2-0-1) in its three games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks recorded just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- So far this season, the Ducks have scored at least three goals three times and won each of those games.
- Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 2-1-1 (five points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.00 | Goals Scored | 3.17 | 11th |
| 20th | 3.25 | Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 21st |
| 20th | 26.6 | Shots | 32.8 | 3rd |
| 19th | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.0 | 16th |
| 24th | 16.67% | Power Play % | 20.00% | 17th |
| 8th | 87.88% | Penalty Kill % | 78.57% | 17th |
Bruins vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
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