Anaheim Ducks vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/25
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Bruins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.
ANAHEIM DUCKS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5
This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 22nd.
WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Bruins on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)
Can the Ducks Grab a Win in Boston?
Anaheim fell to 24-24-6 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks were -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that number.
The Ducks’ defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. Anaheim didn’t score until the 10:16 mark of the third period, when they were already down 3-0.
Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season at 9:44 in the third period, while Mason McTavish followed with his second goal, coming on a power play with just 4 seconds left in the game.
The Ducks had 16 giveaways and were held scoreless until the third period. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal.
Defensively, the Ducks will look to improve after allowing the first three goals in their last game against Chicago. They gave up two in the first period and another late in the second, all before conceding a final goal at 17:43 in the third. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Does Boston Have What it Takes at Home?
Boston improved to 27-24-6 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6 goals. Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period.
Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 3:23 in the first period, and Charlie Coyle added another goal at 9:57. Boston’s defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.
Boston’s offense scored twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with both goals coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd, which came on a power play.
The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They picked up 4 assists, with Brad Marchand earning his 7th and Elias Lindholm his 6th. Charlie McAvoy also added his 3rd assist of the season.
On the defensive side, the Bruins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals and only 23 shots on goal from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves and posted a 100% save percentage. Boston’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.