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- The Blue Jackets face the Bruins in Boston at 6-9-2.
- The Blue Jackets are are averaging 3.1 goals per contest so far.
- The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
- The Bruins head into the game at 8-9-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Bruins are currently 26th in the league.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Preview
Looking to win big? The Blue Jackets and Bruins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Bruins are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blue Jackets.
Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins
- Where: Boston at TD Garden
- Date: Monday, November 18th
- Betting Odds BOS -1.5, CBJ +180 | BOS -218 O/U 6
Blue Jackets Preview: Will the Blue Jackets Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Columbus dropped to 6-9-2 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed, as the teams combined for 9 goals.
The Blue Jackets' defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but the game was never close.
Columbus managed to fire 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. 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 came up empty on the power play. Sean Monahan picked up his fifth assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his second. Adam Fantilli also contributed with his fourth assist.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets will need to regroup after allowing 7 goals on just 22 shots against the Capitals. Daniil Tarasov posted a 68.2% save percentage with 15 saves. Columbus also struggled early, giving up 5 goals in the first period. They allowed another at 4:51 in the second and one more at 18:34 in the third.
Bruins Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Boston?
Boston moved closer to .500 with a 2-0 road win over the Kraken, improving to 8-9-3 this season. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau opening the scoring at 16:37. The Bruins’ second goal was a power-play tally from Charlie Coyle at 10:03. Defensively, Boston held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.
Boston's offense got off to a quick start in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau scoring his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle added his 2nd goal of the year on a power play at the 10:03 mark in the first period. The Bruins took 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period.
Boston recorded 16 giveaways and had four assists in the game. Brad Marchand picked up his 7th assist of the season, while Elias Lindholm added his 6th. Nikita Zadorov also contributed with his 5th assist.
Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins' defense added 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks. They’ll look to carry that momentum into their next matchup.
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Columbus has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 3-7. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Through their last five home games, Boston has an puck line record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 0-3.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
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Blue Jackets vs Bruins Free Pick
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