| MATCHUP | Columbus Blue Jackets | Boston Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 29-20-7 | 32-20-5 |
| Spread | +1.5 -270 | -1.5 220 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (100) | Under 6.5 (-120) |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 26th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 29-20-7 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Columbus scored twice in the first period, once in the second, and once in the third in the shutout win. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 21-20, won 61.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Heinen, Monahan, Provorov, and Werenski, while Greaves stopped all 21 shots in the shutout victory.
Prior to that game, Columbus defeated the Devils by a score of 3-0 and the Blues by a score of 5-3. The Blue Jackets have won seven games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 65 points. Columbus has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 19.7% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 20 goals and 42 assists, while Kirill Marchenko has added 19 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 18-12-6 with a 2.62 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 32-20-5 this year after they lost to Florida in a shootout by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Boston trailed 4-2 in the third period, but they were able to tie the game, before losing in the shootout. The Bruins out shot Florida by a total of 29-26, won 52.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-7 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Eyssimont (2), Kastelic, and Mittelstadt, while Korpisalo stopped 22 out of 26 shots, which was an .846 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston lost to the Lightning by a score of 6-5, but did beat the Flyers by a score of 6-3 before that. The Bruins have split their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 69 points. Boston has scored 3.39 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 26.3% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 22 goals and 49 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 32 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 22-12-3 with a 2.92 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won each of their last nine games at TD Garden.
- The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five games at TD Garden following a win.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 16 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Bruins have lost five of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as home favorites after coming off a shootout.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in five of their last six games.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Bruins’ last nine games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight night games against the Bruins following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last eight Thursday night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games as underdogs.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last six games.
- Fraser Minten has scored at least one goal in four of the Bruins’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Miles Wood has scored at least one goal in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Blue Jackets as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction
Columbus comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they are coming off of back to back shutouts. The Blue Jackets are 14-12-3 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 21-8-1 at home. Boston has lost three of their last five games, but they have gone to overtime or a shootout in four of their last five. The Bruins have scored at least four goals in three straight games and they have been very good on home ice, so I am going with them to get the win here.