Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

Betting on today’s Blue Jackets and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Blue Jackets.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:

• Our prediction for this game is that the Bruins will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
• Take the Bruins on the moneyline
• The Bruins should also cover at -1.5

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Columbus dropped to 15-15-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, giving up five goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored the first goal for Columbus at 19:11 in the second period, making it 5-1.

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 had 13 giveaways and did not capitalize on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal, which came with 5:24 left in the second period.

Columbus’ defense struggled early, giving up 5 goals in the first period, including the first just 56 seconds into the game. Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage, allowing 7 goals on 22 shots from Washington.

Will the Bruins Win at TD Garden?

Boston moved to 19-14-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6 goals, making the game fall well short of the line.

Both goals came in the first period for Boston. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.

Boston’s offense was held to just two goals in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau found the net for the fifth time this season, while Charlie Coyle added his second goal, which came on a power play.

Both goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Coyle following at 10:03. The Bruins took 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways.

Boston’s defense was rock solid against Seattle, giving up just 23 shots, all of which were saved by Jeremy Swayman. The Bruins also tallied 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks, leading to a 2-0 win.