Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction

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Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at TD Garden. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Blue Jackets vs Bruins prediction.

Blue Jackets Offense Looks for Another Strong Game

The Blue Jackets are coming off a big win in the last game over the Ottawa Senators. The Blue Jackets scored four goals and that was enough for a two goal victory. Brady Tkachuk had a strong game putting up a goal and an assist. The Blue Jackets overall are averaging 2.92 goals while their defense is giving up 3.36 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd and they are going to need the offense to step up here. Zach Werenski has scored one goal and added 17 assists. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

  • Patrik Laine has scored a goal in three of the Blue Jackets' last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • Patrik Laine has recorded a point in each of the Blue Jackets' last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in three of the Blue Jackets' last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • Boone Jenner has recorded two assists against the Bruins this season - most against any opponent.

Bruins Coming off Overtime Win

The Bruins are coming off an overtime win on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs and beat the Sharks a game before. The offense scored four goals and that was enough for the victory. David Pastrnak scored a goal and added two assists. The Bruins are averaging 3.35 goals while their defense is giving up 2.52 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while their defense is ranked 4th. David Pastrnak has scored 14 goals and added 22 assists. Even on tried legs the Bruins need to get the offense out to a fast start.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

  • Pavel Zacha has scored a goal in five of the Bruins' last six night games at TD Garden.
  • Pavel Zacha has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins' last eight home games.
  • David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins' last eight games as home favorites.
  • David Pastrnak ranks T1st in the league for multi-point games (12) this season.

Blue Jackets vs Bruins Betting Prediction 

Even on tired legs, the Bruins are going to find success here. The Blue Jackets are averaging 2.92 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle in this game. The Bruins are coming off a game where they scored four goals and they are going to get the offense going here. The Blue Jackets aren’t going to keep up and the Bruins are going to secure the win. Back the Bruins on the puck line. 

Shane’s PickBruins -1.5

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.