When it comes to the NHL standings, the Blue Jackets and Bruins could not be further apart. The bruins sit atop the east with the best record in hockey, while the Blue Jackets are last in the east. As far as NHL matchups go, this seems a bit lopsided.
Although the Colombus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins betting picks may seem set in stone, there is a real possibility that things may turn out opposite than we expect despite NHL odds.
Colombus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins Odds
The Blue Jackets vs Bruins betting picks are very lopsided, and for a good reason. The Bruins dominance has earned them heavy favoritism in the sports betting world, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 and the moneyline at -450. The Blue Jackets are the biggest underdogs in the league, with a moneyline of +360.
Colombus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins Information
Colombus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins
Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston, MA.
Date and Time: Thursday, March 30th, 2023, 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Colombus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins Analysis
Colombus Blue Jackets Performance Recap and Analysis
The Blue Jackets have had a rough season so far, with an overall record of 23-43-7. They have not been spectacular on defense, but their offense is what holds the team together.
Their star player is Johnny Gaudreau, whose NHL stats have contributed to 69 points with 50 assists. Those 50 assists rank him 18th in the NHL, being one of the more elite distributors in the league.
Colombus Blue Jackets Key Injuries
In Columbus Blue Jackets news, there are only two players to take account for on the Blue Jackets NHL injury report.
Primary starting goalie Elvis Merzlikins is day-to-day, which may be detrimental to the team’s success. He has played in 30 games and has a save percentage of 87.6%. The other player that may not participate is Mathieu Oliver, a RW with 15 points on the season.
Colombus Blue Jackets Betting Trends to Know
The Blue Jackets may not be a great team statistically, but they are much closer to average from a betting perspective. They are 35-38 on the puck line, which puts them just about even. In addition, they are 40-32-1 in the over/under, which may prove useful in future Blue Jackets vs Bruins betting picks.
Boston Bruins Performance Recap and Analysis
If you take a look at the Bruins NHL schedule today, it is clear to see that they are the best team in hockey. They have some of the most dominant NHL player stats, with nine players on the Boston Bruins roster having 40 or more points so far on the season.
They are ranked 2nd in goals, 1st in the least goals allowed, 1st in point differential, and 1st in save percentage. The Bruins sit at 57-12, the best record in hockey and the most popular team for NHL picks.
Boston Bruins Key Injuries
The Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort is out, leaving a bit of a gap on the defensive side of the ice. The most notable injuries for the Bruins are Nick Foligno and Taylor Hall, who have combined for over 60 points in Boston.
Boston Bruins Betting Trends to Know
Although the Bruins may be dominant on paper, they are not as dominant in the over/under. They have a record of 31-37-6, ranking 26th.
Colombus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins Betting Picks
Moneyline: Bruins -450. They are the most dominant team in hockey right now and cannot be stopped.
Spread: Bruins -1.5 (-165). They arguably have the best offense in the sport, while the Blue Jackets lack on defense.
Over/Under: Under 6.5 (+100). With the two Bruins’ offensive pieces missing and the Bruins’ lack of success in the over/under, your NHL picks today should not include the over.
Colombus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins Score Predictions
- NHL Pick: The Bruins win 4-2 at home against the Blue Jackets.
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