The Boston Bruins (19-13-4) travel to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) on Friday, December 27th. This game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and televised on ESPN+. The Bruins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jackets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Capitals. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Bruins vs Blue Jackets

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, Boston improved to 19-13-4. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 combined goals fell well short of that number.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus fell to 14-15-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined 9 goals going over.

Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the team never got closer than 5-1.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense took 33 shots on goal in their recent 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.

Both of the Bruins’ goals came in the first period. They had 16 giveaways in the game.

Blue Jackets Offense Breakdown

Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.

Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd assist on Labanc’s goal.

Boston Team Defense

Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, allowing 0 goals and just 23 shots on goal from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Boston’s defense also added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

Columbus Team Defense

Columbus’s defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period and another at 15:09 in the second, just after they had cut the deficit to 5-1. The Blue Jackets also gave up the final goal at 1:26 in the third period. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.

Bruins vs Blue Jackets Trends

• Across their last three road contests, Boston has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Columbus has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-6.
• Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Bruins struggled vs the puck line going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.

Bruins vs Blue Jackets Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blue Jackets to come out with a win against the Bruins while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +135, I’m placing my bet on the Blue Jackets to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blue Jackets winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blue Jackets straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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