| MATCHUP | Boston Bruins | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 41-24-8 | 38-24-11 |
| Spread | +1.5 -185 | -1.5 154 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (105) | Under 6.5 (-125) |
| Where | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Sunday, March 29, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 87 points this season with a 38-24-11 record, and are 38-35 ATS and 33-36 in over/under. They have a 20-9-7 home record and a 18-15-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-2 home loss to the Sharks, and their previous three games were a 2-1 road loss to the Canadiens, a 3-2 road win over the Flyers, and a 1-0 road loss to the Islanders.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring 19.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 77.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 77 points and 21 goals, adding a team-high 56 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 24-14-8 record, with 2.56 GAA and .910 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 14-10-3 record, with 3.34 GAA and .886 SV%.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 90 points this season with a 41-24-8 record, and are 48-25 ATS and 39-32 in over/under. They have a 27-10-1 home record and a 14-14-7 road record and are sitting 4th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 6-3 home win over the Wild, and their previous three games were a 4-3 road overtime win over the Sabres, a 4-2 home loss to the Maple Leafs, and a 4-2 road win over the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring 23.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 76.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 92 points and 63 assists, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 34. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 29-15-4 record, with 2.72 GAA and .908 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 12-9-4 record, with 3.29 GAA and .891 SV%.
Boston Bruins @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: March 29, 2026
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.
- The Blue Jackets have won the first period in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
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.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in each of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.
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.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six home games.
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.
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.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of only three teams to lose 20+ games when tied or leading after Period 2 this season.
- The Boston Bruins rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.56%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 31st in the league for power play goals against this season (60).
Bruins vs Blue Jackets Prediction
The Bruins won their previous meeting against the Blue Jackets this season by 4-2 at home and are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Bruins vs Blue Jackets Prediction, the Blue Jackets are coming as -150 home favorites. Both teams are on the second leg of a back-to-back, but the Bruins are coming off a huge home victory against the Wild and are 4-1 in their last 5 games, while the Blue Jackets are 1-3 in their last 4 games. Columbus has also been struggling offensively lately, having scored