Anaheim Ducks vs Boston Bruins Picks and Predictions November 19th 2025

Bruins vs Ducks Betting Preview

The Bruins open a three-game California swing with injuries in key spots. Boston leads the Atlantic but lost 3-1 to Carolina Monday. Charlie McAvoy remains out after taking a puck to the face. Elias Lindholm, Viktor Arvidsson and Casey Mittelstadt are still sidelined. Lindholm travels and is day-to-day. McAvoy will not travel.

Riley Tufte and Matej Blumel were called up Monday and both debuted. Boston created little against Carolina until late. Jeremy Swayman had won five straight before that loss. Marco Sturm sees this stretch as a test of depth.

Anaheim enters off a dramatic 3-2 overtime win over Utah. Troy Terry tied it with 4.1 seconds left. Olen Zellweger finished it early in overtime. The Ducks had snapped a three-game skid after scoring only four goals in that stretch. They return home for a six-game stay.

Ryan Strome returned this week from an upper-body injury. Mikael Granlund is day-to-day. Anaheim holds the top spot in the Pacific and has scored 69 goals, one of the league’s best totals.

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Line Movement and Odds

Current market:

• Ducks -166, Bruins +139
• Puck Line: Ducks -1.5 (+150), Bruins +1.5 (-175)
• Total 6.5 (over -110, under -110)

Early money leaned Anaheim after Boston’s injury report and McAvoy’s absence. The total bounced between 6 and 6.5. Public bettors lean over because Anaheim can generate volume and Boston still owns capable secondary scoring. Sharper action has been limited with lineup uncertainty around Boston’s centers.

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Matchup Breakdown

Boston outlook
The Bruins stay physical. They lead the league in hits and blocks. Their power play remains top-three with 18 goals. David Pastrnak continues to carry their offense with 26 points. The challenge is the blue-line rotation without McAvoy and Jordan Harris. Boston can still grind games, but their puck exits become more volatile.

They travel cross-country on short rest. That usually impacts their forecheck pace. Swayman remains a stabilizer. Boston needs him sharp in this matchup.

Anaheim outlook
The Ducks score in layers. Leo Carlsson drives the top unit, and Cutter Gauthier provides scoring depth. Anaheim ranks third in goals and eighth in shots. Zellweger, Killorn and Terry complement the top scorers with transition pressure and net-front looks.

Anaheim’s team speed may stress Boston’s defensive pairs. Strome’s return adds structure, even as he regains timing. Their defensive zone remains compact, holding recent opponents to low-danger attempts.

Key battle
Boston’s depleted defense versus Anaheim’s pace. If the Ducks control entries, they can force Boston to defend long shifts.

Injuries and Conditions

Boston Bruins

• Viktor Arvidsson, out, lower body.
• Jordan Harris, out, ankle.
• Elias Lindholm, day-to-day, lower body.
• Charlie McAvoy, out, jaw.
• Casey Mittelstadt, out, upper body.
  See the Boston Bruins injury report

Anaheim Ducks

• Mikael Granlund, questionable, lower body.
• Ryan Poehling, questionable, upper body.
  Check the Anaheim Ducks injury report

Best Bets and Prediction

Anaheim has the roster health advantage and home ice. Boston’s road trip opens with heavy lineup losses. The Ducks play faster and finish better at 5-on-5.

Projected score: Ducks 4, Bruins 3.
Best bet: Ducks -166.
Secondary lean: Over 6.5.

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