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The Boston Bruins (5-2) go on the road to play the Anaheim Ducks (4-2) at Honda Center on Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins have won three games in a row.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we predict will bring home the victory in Friday's action on the ice.
Bruins vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Bruins 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-112)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins (5-2 overall) have a 1-0-1 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Boston has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Bruins scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- The Bruins have scored three or more goals five times, and are 5-0-0 in those games.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Boston is undefeated (1-0-0, two points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 4-2-0 to register eight points.
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have posted a record of 1-0-1 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 4-2.
- Anaheim has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- Anaheim failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- So far this season, the Ducks have scored more than two goals four times and won each of those games.
- Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent, Anaheim is winless (0-1-0) this season.
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned six points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.71 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 12th |
| 2nd | 2.29 | Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 12th |
| 22nd | 25.6 | Shots | 23.5 | 27th |
| 24th | 28.7 | Shots Allowed | 27.0 | 20th |
| 20th | 16.67% | Power Play % | 33.33% | 2nd |
| 23rd | 76.00% | Penalty Kill % | 90.48% | 4th |
Bruins vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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