- The Bruins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blue Jackets
- Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: NESN | FDOH | RSNO
The Columbus Blue Jackets (29-20) visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins (32-20) on Feb. 26 in Boston, MA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Bruins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blue Jackets | +1.5 -250 | 6.5 -120 | -105 |
| Bruins | -1.5 +200 | 6.5 +100 | -115 |
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Bruins will win this game with 55.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 11 of their last 12 games (+12.00 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in their last 10 games (+11.65 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games (+11.20 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.00 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games (+10.45 Units / 71% ROI)
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+15.15 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+11.00 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games (+10.30 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+10.10 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+8.80 Units / 31% ROI)
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 32-24 against the spread this NHL season (+2.15 Units / 2.24% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 29-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units /4.55% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 26-28 when betting the Over for -4.95 Units / -7.95% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 28-26 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units /-1.13% ROI
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 37-20 against the spread this NHL season (+15.15 Units /16.87% ROI).
- Bruins are 32-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.1 Units / 19.18% ROI
- Bruins are 33-23 when betting the Over for +7.6 Units / 12.08% ROI
- Bruins are 23-33 when betting the Under for -13.4 Units / -21.39% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Bruins vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -118 | 0.5 -110 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Bruins vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -135 | 2.5 +100 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -120 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -115 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +135 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -105 | 2.5 -130 |
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Blue Jackets are 94-123 (.433) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 38-59 (.392) when recording less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .475
The Blue Jackets are 68-97 (.412) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .442
The Blue Jackets are 1-13 (.071) when trailing after the second period this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .136
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Bruins were 32-48 (.400) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are 31-25 (.554) this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins were 14-34 (.292) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Bruins are winless (0-20) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .124
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets have scored on 3% of rush chances on the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have 5 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Bruins have scored on 37% of second chance opportunities on the power play this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 20%
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blue Jackets have allowed opponents to score on 4% of rush chances in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Bruins allowed opponents to score on 21% of rush chances in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Bruins allowed 7 second chance scoring opportunities while their opponent is shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Bruins have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
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