The Boston Bruins (30-33-9) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (30-32-8) on Wednesday, March 26th. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. The Bruins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Ducks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Bruins vs Ducks

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

Boston moved closer to the .500 mark with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 30-33-9. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals was never in jeopardy, with just 2 goals scored in the game.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting the Kraken to 23 shots on goal.

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks fell to 30-32-8 after a 4-2 road loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third, when Brock McGinn found the net at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston took 33 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over the Kraken, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season. Charlie Coyle added his 2nd goal, which came on a power play.

Both Bruins goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following at the 10:03 mark.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Anaheim’s offense fired 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish also added his second, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play.

The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. They registered 16 giveaways, and Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season on McTavish’s late goal.

Boston Team Defense

Boston’s defense was rock solid in their previous game, leading to a 2-0 victory over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman stopped all 23 shots he faced, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also registered 5 takeaways and 15 hits.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled early in their last game, giving up the first three goals. Two of those came on the power play, and the Ducks also allowed a late goal at 17:43 in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%.

Bruins vs Ducks Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 5-5 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
• In their last five home games, Anaheim has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
• As the betting favorite, the Bruins have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.

Bruins vs Ducks Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Ducks to come out with a win against the Bruins while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -121, I’m placing my bet on the Ducks to win outright.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Ducks to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Ducks to win this one by multiple goals over the Bruins.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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