Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Prediction NHL Picks 11/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 17th, at the TD Garden.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Blue Jackets’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bruins’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston

-Recent betting trends in games played between Columbus and Boston

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Jackets and Bruins

Blue Jackets Look to Bounce Back

The Blue Jackets, in the last game, faced off against the Montreal Canadiens, and it was an ugly game. The offense scored one goal while the defense gave up five goals and that led to the blowout defeat. Daniil Tarasov was in goal and he saved only 25 of the 30 shots that he faced. The Blue Jackets are going to need better defense in this game to find success. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.12 goals while their defense is giving up 3.59 goals per game. The offense is naked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th in the league. Kirill Marchenko has scored six goals and added 10 assists. 

Why the Blue Jackets Will Beat the Bruins

• The Bruins have lost each of their last three games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
• The Blue Jackets have won each of their last five Monday games as underdogs.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine home games after coming off overtime.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blue Jackets have won the first period in each of their last three games as road underdogs following a road loss.

Bruins Coming off Disappointing Loss

The Bruins are coming off a disappointing loss in the last game against the Blues. The Bruins scored two goals in the last game but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up three goals including the loser in overtime. Trent Frederic had a strong game scoring two goals and that was enough for the the victory. Joonas Korpisalo saved 28 of the 31 shots that he faced. The Bruins are averaging 2.47 goals while their defense is giving up 3.39 goals per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league while the defense is ranked 28th. This has been a disappointing season so far for the Bruins. The Bruins will meet Utah after this game.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Prediction

Give me the value with the Blue Jackets here. The Bruins offense hasn’t been great and their defense has been even worse. The Bruins defense is giving up 3.39 goals per game, and the Blue Jackets are going to jump out to a fast here. The Blue Jackets are going to score at least four goals here, and that is going to be the difference here as they will pull the upset. Back Columbus on the money line.