Away Team
Record 5-2
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 5-2-0 ATS
Road 2-1 road
Standings
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Schedule
Puck Drop Countdown
15:01:30
Start Time 10:10 PM EST
Date 16, 2026
Venue Honda Center
Where To Watch NESN
Where To Stream NESN 360
Season Series Series tied 0-0.

Boston rolls into Anaheim riding three straight wins and an improving defensive profile, but the Ducks have won four consecutive meetings. Anaheim injury concerns and a near-pickem moneyline make this a revealing early-season betting test.

Home Team
Record 4-2
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 4-2-0 ATS
Home 1-2 home
Analysis Updated: 6:50 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 6:45 AM ET
Odds Updated: 7:04 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
ANA +1.5
Open: ANA +1.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
ANA -105
Open: ANA +100
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Total
6.5
Open: 6.5
Total Steady

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Best Free Prop Pick

FREE PROP
Pavel Zacha Over 0.5 Points
Pastrnak averages 3.9 shots per game, supporting Over 3.5 shots on goal. Anaheim allows 27 shots per game, giving Pastrnak Over 3.5 shots a workable matchup. Boston relies on Pastrnak for top-line chances, supporting Over 3.5 shots in a tight contest.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | ANA +1.5
Best Home Moneyline
Caesars | ANA +101
Best Over Line
BetMGM | 6
Best Away Spread
BetMGM | BOS +1.5
Best Away Moneyline
BetRivers | BOS -110
Best Under Line
FanDuel | 6.5
Updated 7:04 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -115
ANA -104
O 6.5
U 6.5
DraftKingsBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -115
ANA -105
O 6.5
U 6.5
BetMGMBOS +1.5
ANA -1.5
BOS -115
ANA -105
O 6
U 6
BetRiversBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -110
ANA -108
O 6.5
U 6.5
FanaticsBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -115
ANA -105
O 6.5
U 6.5
BovadaBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -115
ANA -105
O 6
U 6
BetOnline.agBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -112
ANA -102
O 6
U 6
LowVig.agBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -112
ANA -102
O 6
U 6
MyBookie.agBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -115
ANA -106
O 6
U 6
BetUSBOS -1.5
ANA +1.5
BOS -110
ANA -110
O 6
U 6
Caesars—BOS -120
ANA +101
O 6
U 6

Injury Report

Anaheim faces the more consequential availability questions. Troy Terry remains on long-term injured reserve with a hip injury, while Ryan Poehling is out with a knee ligament injury. Defenseman Ian Moore is also listed on injured reserve. Mikael Granlund is day-to-day with an upper-body concern, and Cutter Gauthier has been monitored with an upper-body issue after returning to practice. Boston has no injuries listed in the current matchup report. Confirm final lines before puck drop.

Key Players

Boston
David Pastrnak
Pastrnak has six points through seven games and averages 3.9 shots per game.
Anaheim
Leo Carlsson
Carlsson leads Anaheim with seven assists through the first six games.

Key Matchup Edge

Boston has the clearest edge in goal, with Jeremy Swayman carrying a 5-1-0 record, .930 save percentage and 1.99 goals-against average. Anaheim has scored efficiently but its missing forwards could shrink scoring depth. If Boston keeps the Ducks power play quiet, the modest road-favorite price becomes easier to justify.

3 Things to Watch

  • Anaheim top-six availability before warmups
  • Swayman versus the Ducks power play
  • Pastrnak shot volume against Anaheim

Betting Breakdown

Boston arrives at Honda Center with a 5-2 start and three straight wins, most recently a 6-3 road result in San Jose. The Bruins have produced 17 goals during that winning run, while Jeremy Swayman has supplied an important stabilizing presence in net. Anaheim stands 4-2 after a 4-2 setback against Calgary, with its early offensive success tempered by injuries to key forwards. The Ducks remain dangerous on the power play, which makes Boston discipline an important handicap. The opening market has treated this as a competitive game rather than a mismatch: Boston is a narrow moneyline favorite, and posted totals vary around six to 6.5. Recent history favors Anaheim, winner of four straight head-to-head games, including both encounters last season. Still, those previous results should be weighed against current lineup changes and the Bruins more convincing defensive indicators. A disciplined Boston performance can tilt the moneyline, while Anaheim generating repeated man advantages could quickly change the game script.

Boston Betting Outlook

The Bruins have responded strongly to consecutive early losses, beating Utah 6-1, Philadelphia 5-1 and San Jose 6-3. Their 5-2 overall record includes a 2-1 mark away from Boston, and a 5-2 puck-line record rewards bettors who have backed the stronger performances. Swayman enters with a .930 save percentage and 1.99 goals-against average, giving Boston a measurable advantage if he starts. David Pastrnak remains the primary perimeter shooting threat, with a 3.9 shots-per-game average through seven contests. The counterweight is Anaheim special teams: frequent penalties or failed clears could neutralize Boston at five-on-five. The Bruins need clean defensive-zone exits and sustained shooting pressure.

Anaheim Betting Outlook

Anaheim enters 4-2 overall but has gone 1-2 at Honda Center, making the home-ice narrative less straightforward than its recent success against Boston. The Ducks have won four straight meetings in this series and scored 11 combined goals in the two matchups last season. Their power play has converted at an impressive early rate, offering a real route to an upset. However, injuries to Troy Terry and Ryan Poehling reduce forward flexibility, with Mikael Granlund and Cutter Gauthier carrying availability questions. Leo Carlsson remains pivotal as a distributor and offensive driver. Anaheim needs its top available forwards to create quality chances without giving Pastrnak extended offensive-zone time.

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Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks FAQ

What is the current spread for Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

The current home spread is ANA +1.5, while the away spread is BOS -1.5.

How far has the spread moved for Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

The spread opened at ANA +1.5 and is now ANA +1.5.

What is the current moneyline for Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

The current moneyline is BOS -115 / ANA -105.

How far has the moneyline moved for Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

The moneyline opened at BOS -120 / ANA +100 and is now BOS -115 / ANA -105.

What is the current total for Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

The current total is 6.5.

How far has the total moved for Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

The total opened at 6.5 and is now 6.5.

Is the market taking the underdog in Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

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What is the best free prop bet for Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

Pavel Zacha Over 0.5 Points

What is the biggest matchup edge for Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks?

Boston has the clearest edge in goal, with Jeremy Swayman carrying a 5-1-0 record, .930 save percentage and 1.99 goals-against average. Anaheim has scored efficiently but its missing forwards could shrink scoring depth. If Boston keeps the Ducks power play quiet, the modest road-favorite price becomes easier to justify.

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Matchup Boston Bruins vs. Anaheim Ducks
Game Date 16, 2026
Venue Honda Center
RECENT COMPLETED PICKS

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23-28 45.1% WIN
GAME
LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
CAR@LV
CARTER HART OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED
52.8%
2
WIN
LV@CAR
JALEN CHATFIELD UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@LV
JEREMY LAUZON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
52.6%
2
LOSS
LV@CAR
CARTER HART UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
53.2%
3
LOSS
LV@CAR
RASMUS ANDERSSON UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.2%
4
LOSS
MON@CAR
LANE HUTSON UNDER 0.5 ASSTS
54.1%
4
LOSS
CAR@MON
FREDERIK ANDERSEN UNDER 20.5 SAVES
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@MON
FREDRICK ANDERSON UNDER 20.5 SAVES
54.2%
4
WIN
CAR@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.8%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
MON +171
52.7%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
JAKUB DOBES UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
54.0%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
ALEX NEWHOOK OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.7%
3
WIN
LV@ANA
PAVEL MINTYUKOV OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
NICK SUZUKI UNDER 0.5 ASST
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 0.5 POINTS
53.2%
3
LOSS
COL@MIN
SCOTT WEDGEWOOD OVER 25.5 SAVES
53.8%
3
LOSS
ANA@LV
RASMUS ANDERSSON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.6%
4
LOSS
DET@BUF
OVER 6
54.5%
3
WIN
OTT@DET
OVER 5.5
54.4%
4
LOSS
CAR@CLB
CAR -135
60.9%
4
LOSS
LA@NYR
LA -115
53.7%
3
WIN
FLA@CHI
OVER 5.5
57.1%
3
WIN
CLB@PIT
PIT -120
54.7%
3
LOSS
MIN@BUF
BUF -120
55.6%
4
LOSS
NSH@COL
UNDER 6.5
53.8%
3
LOSS
CGY@CHI
CHI -118
54.8%
3
LOSS
DAL@ANA
DAL -116
54.0%
3
LOSS
FLA@BUF
BUF -115
55.8%
4
LOSS
NJ@WPG
WPG -122
55.5%
4
WIN
NSH@CGY
CGY -118
57.5%
4
LOSS
BUF@CLB
BUF -108
59.7%
4
LOSS
WPG@TOR
TOR -133
58.8%
4
WIN
WAS@FLA
FLA -118
56.6%
3
WIN
MIN@WPG
MIN -113
55.1%
4
WIN
PHI@CHI
PHI -125
56.1%
4
WIN
DAL@DET
DAL -125
58.0%
6
LOSS
ANA@CLB
ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.4%
4
LOSS
NSH@STL
NSH -105
53.3%
3
WIN
OTT@WPG
OVER 5.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
TB@NYI
TB -130
60.9%
6
LOSS
MIN@CGY
MIN -115
56.5%
6
LOSS
PIT@TB
UNDER 6.5
54.8%
3
LOSS
TOR@FLA
OVER 6
53.8%
3
PUSH
MON@LV
OVER 6
54.4%
4
LOSS
PHI@FLA
SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.1%
4
LOSS
BOS@NYI
MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS
54.4%
4
LOSS
CLB@WAS
OVER 6.5
54.2%
3
LOSS
CLB@DET
DET -135
67.0%
6
WIN
STL@PHI
UNDER 5.5
54.6%
4
WIN
CAR@MIN
OVER 6
56.4%
4
WIN
PHI@STL
JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES
54.4%
4
LOSS
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