The Boston Bruins and the Columbus Blue Jackets meet Sunday in NHL action from the Nationwide Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets prediction.
Boston Bruins Recap
The Boston Bruins come into this game looking to build on their 6-3 win over Minnesota last time out to sit at 41-24-8 this season. After this game, Boston will take on the Dallas Stars at home.
Bruins Win 4 Of Last 5
Going into Saturday’s game against Minnesota, David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 90 points including 29 goals and a team-high 61 assists while Morgan Geekie has 62 points with a team-high 34 goals and 28 assists and Pavel Zacha has 54 points with 24 goals and 30 assists. Charlie McAvoy has 45 assists while Elias Lindholm has 43 points with 14 goals and 29 assists. Jeremy Swayman’s gone 28-15-4 with a 2.72 GAA and a .908 save percentage in goal for the Bruins while Joonas Korpisalo is 12-9-4 with a 3.29 GAA and an .891 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bruins’ last four games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six games as home favorites following a loss.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 13 games as favorites following a loss.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 18 of their last 19 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Zacha has scored at least one goal in four of the Bruins’ last five games as underdogs.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last six games.
- Viktor Arvidsson has scored two goals against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Columbus Blue Jackets Recap
The Columbus Blue Jackets come into this game looking to bounce back from their 3-2 loss at the hands of San Jose last time out to sit at 38-24-11 this season. After this game, Columbus will take on the Carolina Hurricanes at home.
Blue Jackets Lose Back-To-Back Games
Zach Werenski has 77 points with 21 goals and a team-high 56 assists while Dmitri Voronkov has 17 goals and 15 assists for his 32 points. Kirill Marchenko has 59 points with 25 goals and 34 assists and Charlie Coyle has 55 points with 17 goals and 38 assists. Adam Fantilli has 54 points with 21 goals and 33 assists of his own while Sean Monahan has 35 points with 12 goals and 23 assists. Jet Greaves has gone 24-14-8 with a 2.56 GAA and a .910 save percentage while Elvis Merzlikins has gone 14-10-3 with a 3.34 GAA and an .886 save percentage between the pipes for Columbus so far this season.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Bruins have lost each of their last six road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blue Jackets have won six of their last seven night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Bruins following a home loss.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Adam Fantilli has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Mason Marchment has recorded two assists against the Bruins this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Thirteen of the Bruins’ last 15 road games following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
I’m on the Blue Jackets here. I just think that I’m sticking to my guns with the Bruins’ form on the road this season as this team has been far stronger at home and back-to-back road wins doesn’t excuse what Boston’s been for the better part of the season. I think the Blue Jackets get the job done in this one and take care of business so give me Columbus here.