Boston Bruins (19-14-4) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (15-15-6)
Game Info: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm (TD Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Bruins -215 / Columbus Blue Jackets +180 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 28th 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 15-15-6 this year after they defeated the Bruins by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Columbus was tied at one after the first period, but they scored the next five goals in the game for the win. The Blue Jackets out shot Boston by a total of 33-26, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 3-3 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Fantilli, Marchenko, Monahan (2), and Voronkov (2), while Merzlikins stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blue Jackets defeated the Canadiens by a score of 5-4, but did lose to Philadelphia by a score of 5-4 before that. Columbus has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 3.63 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 74% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Marchenko has led Columbus with 14 goals, 26 assists, and 103 shots on goal, while Daniil Tarasov is 3-5-1 with a 4.26 goals against average and an .857 save percentage.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 19-14-4 this season after they lost to Columbus by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Boston was able to tie the game at one in the first period, but could only find one more goal the rest of the way for the loss. The Bruins recorded 26 shots on goal, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Coyle and Zacha, while Korpisalo stopped 27 out of 33 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Bruins defeated the Capitals by a score of 4-1 and the Sabres by a score of 3-1. Boston has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 13.6% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 12 goals, 24 assists, and 146 shots on goal, while Jeremy Swayman is 12-10-3 with a 3.05 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year.
Why the Bruins will beat the Blue Jackets
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last 10 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bruins have won each of their last five games at TD Garden.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has covered the puck line in four of the Bruins’ last five games.
- The Bruins have won the third period in each of their last three games as home favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last seven night games at TD Garden against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last six games as favorites.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Charlie Coyle has scored a goal in four of the Bruins’ last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 11 games.
- Mason Lohrei has recorded an assist in each of the Bruins’ last four home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Marchenko has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games.
- Dmitri Voronkov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Yegor Chinakhov has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Prediction
Columbus was able to jump on the Bruins in the second period on Friday night, but they will be on the road for this game. The Blue Jackets are just 4-11-3 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 11-6-2 at home. Boston has won four of their last six games and they will have their #1 goalie in net for this matchup. The Bruins have played well recently and one bad game doesn’t change that. Take Boston to win by at least two goals here.