The Boston Bruins (5-2, on a three-game winning streak) visit the Anaheim Ducks (4-2) at Honda Center. The matchup on Friday, Oct. 16 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s a look at which team we pick to come out on top in Friday’s action on the ice.

Bruins vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Bruins 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-122)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Bruins Splits and Trends

The Bruins are 5-2 overall and 1-0-1 in overtime games.
Boston has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Bruins registered just one goal, they lost both times.
The Bruins have scored at least three goals five times, and are 5-0-0 in those games.
When it has outshot its opponent, Boston is undefeated (1-0-0, two points).
The Bruins’ opponents have had more shots in six games. The Bruins finished 4-2-0 in those contests (eight points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 1-0-1 record in overtime matchups this season and a 4-2 overall record.
Anaheim has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
Anaheim failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
So far this season, the Ducks have scored three or more goals four times and won each of those games.
Anaheim has scored a single 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 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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