In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 26th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 69 points this season with a 32-20-5 record, and are 38-19 ATS and 33-24 in over/under. They have a 21-8-1 home record and a 11-12-4 road record and are sitting 6th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 5-4 road shootout loss to the Panthers, and their previous three games were a 6-5 home shootout loss to the Lightning, a 6-3 home win over the Flyers, and a 3-2 home overtime win over the Predators.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.39 goals per game and are scoring 26.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 76.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 71 points and 49 assists, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 32. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 22-12-3 record, with 2.92 GAA and .903 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 10-8-2 record, with 3.15 GAA and .893 SV%.
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 65 points this season with a 29-20-7 record, and are 30-26 ATS and 26-24 in over/under. They have a 15-8-4 home record and a 14-12-3 road record and are sitting 5th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-0 home win over the Blackhawks, and their previous three games were a 3-0 road win over the Devils, a 5-3 road win over the Blues, and a 4-2 road win over the Blackhawks.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.11 goals per game and are scoring 19.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 77.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 62 points and 20 goals, adding a team-high 42 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 18-12-6 record, with 2.62 GAA and .910 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 11-8-1 record, with 3.49 GAA and .888 SV%.
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: February 26, 2026
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won each of their last nine home games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last seven games.
- The Bruins have lost five of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at TD Garden after coming off a shootout.
- The Bruins have lost the second period in each of their last six games following a shootout loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Bruins’ last nine games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games against the Bruins following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight Thursday games.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Fraser Minten has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last four games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last seven games as home favorites.
- Morgan Geekie ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (24.8%) this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Sean Monahan has scored a goal in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Kirill Marchenko ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (26.35%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.30%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 31st in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.25).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 30th in the league for shots against per game this season (30.3).
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction
The Bruins are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Blue Jackets and the under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. The Bruins have been the better team this season and have been one of the best home teams in hockey. But they have back-to-back wins, both on the road and are facing a red-hot Blue Jackets team that was 9-1 in its last 10 games before the break, including back-to-back shutouts. The Bruins had conceded 11 total goals in their last two games, so I like the value with the road dog in this one. Take the Blue Jackets and the plus money in this one.