The Boston Bruins (3-5, on a five-game losing streak) host the Anaheim Ducks (3-2-1) at TD Garden. The matchup on Thursday, Oct. 23 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we predict will win Thursday’s game.

Bruins vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Bruins 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-123)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Bruins Splits and Trends

The Bruins are 3-5 overall and 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
Boston is 1-4-0 (two points) in its five games decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Bruins scored just one goal, they lost.
Boston has lost the only game this season when it scored two goals.
The Bruins are 3-3-0 in the six games when they have scored more than two goals (to record six points).
In the five games when Boston has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 2-3-0 to record four points.
When it has outshot opponents, Boston is 2-2-0 (four points).
The Bruins have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 1-3-0 (two points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have posted a record of 1-1-2 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 3-2-1.
In the three games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up five points.
This season the Ducks scored only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
So far this season, the Ducks have scored three or more goals three times and won each of those games.
Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 2-1-1 (five points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.

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