The Boston Bruins (19-13-4) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) at Nationwide Arena on Friday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 4-1 in their last outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Friday's contest.
The Blue Jackets have totaled 30 goals over their last 10 games, while allowing 35 goals. A total of 30 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into seven power-play goals (23.3%). They are 3-4-3 over those games.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+129)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins are 19-13-4 overall and 6-4-10 in overtime contests.
- In the 15 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-2-4 record (good for 22 points).
- Looking at the six times this season the Bruins finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-4-1 record, good for three points.
- Boston has taken nine points from the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-3-3 record).
- The Bruins have scored at least three goals in 17 games (15-2-0, 30 points).
- In the 15 games when Boston has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 10-5-0 to register 20 points.
- In the 20 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Boston is 15-5-0 (30 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 3-7-3 to register nine points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 2-6-8 record in overtime matchups this season and a 14-15-6 overall record.
- Columbus has earned 10 points (2-2-6) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 21 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (13-4-4).
- This season, Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal in 17 games and picked up 20 points with a record of 9-6-2.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 8-7-3 (19 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Blue Jackets went 4-7-3 in those contests (11 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th | 2.64 | Goals Scored | 3.31 | 9th |
| 16th | 3.03 | Goals Allowed | 3.63 | 30th |
| 21st | 27.6 | Shots | 30.4 | 5th |
| 6th | 26.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 21st |
| 31st | 13.6% | Power Play % | 18.09% | 22nd |
| 25th | 76.47% | Penalty Kill % | 74.04% | 27th |
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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