Blue Jackets aim for eighth straight win vs short-handed Bruins

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been on a tear lately, winning seven straight games, and now face a tough test tonight vs the Boston Bruins. The Bruins have also been on fire at 8-2 SU in their last 10 games and opened as -158 favorites to stop the Blue Jackets’ win streak.

SHARK BITES
  • The Blue Jackets are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games against the Bruins.
  • Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last five games vs Columbus.
  • Brad Marchand leads the Bruins with 73 points this season.

Boston has been chugging along despite injuries depleting its lineup. The Bruins are still without Patrice Bergeron and David Backes is also not expected to play for the foreseeable future after suffering an injury on Saturday. Despite their absences, the B’s have not slowed down, averaging four goals per game in March (tied for first in the NHL), and are 7-2 SU in nine games with Bergeron out. While the Bruins may be short-handed, the trends may be pointing to a victory in Beantown as Boston has won seven straight at TD Garden and is 6-2 SU in its last eight games at home vs Columbus.

On the flip side, the Blue Jackets were left for dead in mid-February and were on the outside looking in for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. But since February 20, Columbus is 10-3 SU and sits seventh in the East standings. One of the main reasons for the Blue Jackets’ surge lately has been the play of defenseman Seth Jones, who has recorded 13 points in the last 10 games and has helped to hold opposing teams to 2.67 goals per game in March.

The total opened at 5.5 and trends are pointing toward an OVER. The Bruins’ scoring success has been noted and the OVER has hit in six of Boston’s last eight games at home with an average combined score of 7.75 goals per game. When you factor in that the OVER has hit in six straight games in this matchup, it’s looking like fireworks in Beantown.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Boston Bruins currently sport a record of 45-17-8. The Columbus Blue Jackets are 39-28-5. Betting totals have seen the Bruins post a 32-37-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Blue Jackets have gone 33-39 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Columbus injuries news.

The Bruins sit at No. 9 in the current NHL power poll here at OddsShark, while the Blue Jackets sit at No. 8 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Boston Bruins' No. 5-ranked offense (3.33 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.76 goals per game allowed. The Bruins power play has clicked at a 22.22% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 77.47% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Columbus was a 2-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Senators. They won as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

Boston won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Lightning on March 17. Bettors who backed the Bruins at +136 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Betting Trends
  • Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Columbus's last 10 games
  • Columbus is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games on the road
  • Boston is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
  • Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
  • Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Columbus at New York, Tuesday, March 20
Boston at St. Louis, Wednesday, March 21

The Blue Jackets are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games against the Bruins. Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last five games vs Columbus. Brad Marchand leads the Bruins with 73 points this season.home
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