Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds (Bruins Score In Bunches, Dominate Blue Jackets)
By Joe Summers
We've got matchup of two teams heading in opposite directions as the 32-32-5 Columbus Blue Jackets host the 42-30-5 Boston Bruins tonight at 7:00 PM EST.
The Blue Jackets went from a promising season to disaster quickly, having lost six in a row and giving up at least three goals in each of those losses.
Boston, on the other hand, has won six of their last seven, with their two most recent wins coming by a combined score of 13-3.
This is the second game in a row these squads with face off. The Bruins dominated the first contest in a 5-2 victory - will they make it two in a row or will the Blue Jackets get revenge at home?
Here are the odds via WynnBET as we look for value in this Bruins vs Blue Jackets matchup:
Bruins vs Blue Jackets Odds, Spread and Total
Moneyline:
- Bruins: -240
- Blue Jackets: +200
Moneyline:
- Bruins -1.5 (+110)
- Blue Jackets +1.5 (-130)
Total:
- 6.5 (Over -105/Under -115)
Bruins vs Blue Jackets Prediction and Pick
In one corner, we have a Columbus team that can't stop rain with an umbrella. They've given up at least 5 goals in five of their previous seven matchups and give up an average of 3.7 per game, third-worst in the league.
Boston's offense has been as good as the Blue Jacket's defense has been bad. With 23 goals combined in their last four games, they've been on fire. They're 16-4 in their last 20 games overall and look posed for a deep postseason run.
The Bruins have won each of their last five as a road favorite, so I love the chances they get it done again today. But I also will be playing the over.
In the Blue Jackets' previous 20 as a home underdog, the over is 15-3-2. They have a strong offense, but their defense gives up goals like it's their job. Instead of, you know, doing the opposite of that.
Give me the Bruins to dominate in a high-scoring affair.
Pick: Boston -1.5 (+110) and Over 6.5 (-105)
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