Bruins vs Blue Jackets Prediction
The Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Nationwide Area. Make sure to read our Bruins vs Blue Jackets Prediction.
Bruins Now Slumping?
The Bruins have had a strong season, but they are slumping a bit healing into this game. Two games ago against the Detroit Red Wings they lost 5-2 and in the last game against the New York Rangers, they lost 7-4. Charlie Coyle had a strong game putting two goals on four shots. The Bruins are averaging 3.4 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.5 goals per game. David Pastrnak had a strong game, putting up 133 goals and adding 18 assists.
Blue Jackets Need to Get Offense Going Early
The Blue Jackets need to get the offense going early if they want to find success. The Bruins defense has been struggling the last couple of games and the Blue Jackets need to take advantage of that. On Sunday the Blue Jackets scored two goals but it wasn’t enough as they lost by a goal. The Blue Jackets on the season are averaging 2.82 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.45 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th and it’s going to be key the Blue Jackets improve that.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Marchenko has scored a goal in four of the Blue Jackets' last five home games.
- Johnny Gaudreau has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in four of the Blue Jackets' last five home games.
- Boone Jenner has the most multi-goal games for the Blue Jackets this season (2).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets ranks 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (88.89%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets ranks 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (10.45%).
- The Boston Bruins ranks 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (88.16%).
- The Boston Bruins ranks 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.50).
Shane’s Free Pick
Tired legs for the Blue Jackets is going to really hurt them here. I don’t trust the Blue Jackets offense with the way they have played all season. The Bruins are averaging 3.4 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Blue Jackets offense is going to struggle again here and the Bruins will get the job done. Back the Bruins on the money line to cash.
