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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: TD Garden — Boston, MA

Article updated Dec 28, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins are set to face off in the second game of a home-and-home series, following the Blue Jackets' 6-2 victory in the first game. The

Game outlook

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins are set to face off in the second game of a home-and-home series, following the Blue Jackets' 6-2 victory in the first game. The Blue Jackets currently hold a 15-15-6 record and are in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division, while the Bruins sit at 19-14-4 and in third place in the Atlantic Division. Boston is the betting favorite with opening odds at -220, and the line has remained unchanged. For more information on this matchup and betting opportunities, check out our Blue Jackets vs Bruins prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Jackets +183 | Bruins -220

Spread: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-140) | Bruins -1.5 (+120)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 69%.

Columbus Blue Jackets

Despite a strong offensive performance from players like Kirill Marchenko and Sean Monahan, the Columbus Blue Jackets are having a challenging season due to defensive struggles. The offense has shown improvement with players like Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski contributing, but the defense has let the team down by allowing opponents to score at will. Goaltender Daniil Tarasov has also struggled with a low save percentage and goals-against average. Overall, the team's power ranking is 9, with a high offensive ranking but a low defensive ranking.70762_xyz. It is recommended to check out our NHL Predictions for potential payout opportunities.

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Boston Bruins Analysis

The Boston Bruins have made significant improvements in their season despite facing challenges with their offense, which has been scoring an average of 2.64 goals per game. While David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand have been leading the top line with impressive scoring stats, the rest of the offense has struggled to produce. This has resulted in opponents being able to limit their top-heavy offense. The defense has also faced difficulties, allowing an average of 3.03 goals per game, but they have shown improvement in recent games, allowing only eight goals in the last three games. Key players such as Charlie McAvoy and Nikita Zadorov have contributed significantly to the defensive effort. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has also performed well with a .904 save percentage and a 2.42 goals-against average. Despite their challenges, the Bruins have managed to maintain an overall record of 9-2. The team currently has a power ranking of 21, ranking 28th in offense and 16th in defense. In their recent matchups, Columbus has had a 2-1-0 record against Boston. It is evident that the Bruins are working hard to overcome their obstacles and improve their performance on the ice.

Bruins set to dominate Blue Jackets in anticipated matchup

The Blue Jackets are preparing to face a formidable opponent in the Bruins, who are enjoying a successful season and are poised to dominate from the beginning of the game. With a high average of 3.63 goals allowed per game, the Blue Jackets will likely struggle to contain the offensive efforts of standout players such as David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand. The Bruins are expected to maintain control of the game by limiting the Blue Jackets' offensive opportunities through a strong defensive presence led by players like Charlie McAvoy and Nikita Zadorov. Their goaltender, Joonas Korpisalo, is anticipated to play a key role in securing a victory by delivering crucial saves. Overall, the Bruins are favored to secure a convincing win over the Blue Jackets and cover the spread in what is expected to be a dominant performance on their home ice.

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SportsJaw Blue Jackets vs Bruins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blue Jackets vs Bruins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets+183 → +170Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston Bruins-220 → -200Moved
  • Spread · Columbus Blue Jackets+1.5 (-140) → +1.5 (-147)Moved
  • Spread · Boston Bruins-1.5 (+120) → -1.5 (+127)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Columbus Blue Jackets
5-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston Bruins
9-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-28T11:16:22.751Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-27Boston Bruins 2 · Columbus Blue Jackets 6
  • 2024-11-18Columbus Blue Jackets 5 · Boston Bruins 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Boston Bruins defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0

Boston Bruins defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on December 28, 2024, a 4-goal decision in the series. Boston Bruins' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 (-147) spread, Boston Bruins covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Boston Bruins -215Win