- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Bruins
- Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Boston Bruins (43-27) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (40-28) on Apr. 12 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+155).
The Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Bruins vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 62.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Bruins vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 56.0% 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
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.75 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 12 of their last 15 games (+7.95 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 away games (+6.05 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games (+5.75 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.75 Units / 24% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+17.45 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+14.40 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+11.80 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 2P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games (+9.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+7.90 Units / 28% ROI)
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 52-28 against the spread this NHL season (+22.9 Units / 17.91% ROI).
- Bruins are 43-37 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.9 Units /10.97% ROI
- Bruins are 43-36 when betting the Over for +3.3 Units / 3.72% ROI
- Bruins are 36-43 when betting the Under for -11.05 Units /-12.62% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 41-39 against the spread this NHL season (-6.75 Units /-5.13% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 40-40 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -1.64% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 37-41 when betting the Over for -8.2 Units / -9.23% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 41-37 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 0.45% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Bruins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +105 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Bruins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -120 | 2.5 -110 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -110 | 2.5 -120 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +115 |
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 winless (0-25) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .131
The Bruins are 73-84 (.465) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 10th lowest 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
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 7-16 (.304) when tied after the first period this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 59-97 (.378) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Blue Jackets are 51-34 (.600) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .671
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have scored on 20% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins have scored 54 power play goals this season — tied for 6th most among NHL Teams
The Bruins drew 237 penalties last season — tied for 8th most among NHL Teams
The Bruins have scored on 4% of rush chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets have primary assisted on 6 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets scored on 25% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Blue Jackets have secondary assisted on 6 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins allowed 7 second chance scoring opportunities while their opponent is shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Bruins have allowed opponents to score on 7% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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%
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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