Colorado Avalanche vs. Boston Bruins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/18/2024]

The Boston Bruins will take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at TD Garden on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Avalanche vs. Bruins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Avalanche vs. Bruins Prediction: Who Will Win

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Bruins 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 57% chance of defeating the Avalanche.

According to our model, the 6.5-goal Over/Under also has a 56% chance of going under.

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Avalanche vs. Bruins Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Avalanche	Bruins
Moneyline	+130	-146
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-118)

• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -146. That means you can risk $146 to win $100 for a total payout of $246 if they get the W.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -118.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Avalanche vs. Bruins Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Moneyline	Avalanche	+130
Total	Under 6.5	-118

While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, betting on the Avalanche moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Avalanche vs. Bruins Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Bruins?

According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Bruins.

Our projections give Pastrnak a 10.3% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 47.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	8.9%
Mikko Rantanen	7.8%
Cale Makar	4.4%
Jonathan Drouin	4.0%
Ryan Johansen	3.2%

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	10.3%
Brad Marchand	6.0%
Jake DeBrusk	5.0%
Charlie Coyle	4.8%
Morgan Geekie	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	39.9%
Mikko Rantanen	38.6%
Jonathan Drouin	23.6%
Cale Makar	21.6%
Ross Colton	17.9%

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	47.7%
Brad Marchand	28.8%
Jake DeBrusk	25.8%
Charlie Coyle	23.7%
Trent Frederic	22.9%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights ahead of the Avalanche vs. Bruins on Thursday January 18, 2024.

Avs vs. Bruins Game Information

Thursday's action between the Bruins and Avalanche at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

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