Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Blue Jackets

The Boston Bruins clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Sunday, April 12.

Our betting prediction is that there will be home-ice advantage when the Blue Jackets face the Bruins. You can currently get -143 about this happening which look like great odds.

Boston Bruins have suffered five straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 at TD Garden. Morgan Geekie found the net from 20 Bruins shots.

Columbus Blue Jackets have lost four straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating Montreal Canadiens 5-2 at Bell Centre. Charlie Coyle scored two goals, with Kirill Marchenko, Boone Jenner and Sean Monahan also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bruins beat the Blue Jackets when the teams last met. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Nationwide Arena. The Bruins have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Blue Jackets. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Joonas Korpisalo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-6	3.2	.894	1
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-19-9	2.6	.908	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have given up 3.1 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.7%.

Pavel Zacha is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with David Pastrnak racking up 13 points, 1 goal and 12 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.10 goal against average with a .893 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 8.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.5%.

Mason Marchment and Kirill Marchenko have scored the most points on 9, with each player managing 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.73 GAA with a .902 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The road team look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make Columbus Blue Jackets our pick for this NHL clash. You can currently get -143 for this prediction which looks good value.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Bruins vs Blue Jackets stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Bruins have lost their last 5 games.
• Bruins have lost 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Bruins have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Columbus win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kirill Marchenko Over 0.5 Assists +110

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets) has recorded one assist or more in 3 straight games at home. The odds are attractive when it comes to wagering on Player Assists and you can get +110 that he is able to land a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 2 - 4 Blue Jackets

A 4-2 win in favor of the Blue Jackets can be backed at odds of +1300. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Blue Jackets

1-0

Bruins

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-0

Bruins

+6000

Blue Jackets

+4500

2-1

Bruins

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1400

3-0

Bruins

+4500

Blue Jackets

+2500

3-1

Bruins

+2500

Blue Jackets

+1600

3-2

Bruins

+1050

Blue Jackets

+800

4-0

Bruins

+6600

Blue Jackets

+2900

4-1

Bruins

+2400

Blue Jackets

+1200

4-2

Bruins

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1300

4-3

Bruins

+1200

Blue Jackets

+950

5-0

Bruins

+12000

Blue Jackets

+4500

5-1

Bruins

+4500

Blue Jackets

+1700

5-2

Bruins

+2500

Blue Jackets

+1300

5-3

Bruins

+3000

Blue Jackets

+1900

5-4

Bruins

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1800

6-0

Bruins

+14000

Blue Jackets

+6600

6-1

Bruins

+10000

Blue Jackets

+3500

6-2

Bruins

+5000

Blue Jackets

+2200

6-3

Bruins

+4000

Blue Jackets

+2200

6-4

Bruins

+6000

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-5

Bruins

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-0

Bruins

+5500

Blue Jackets

+10000

7-1

Bruins

+13000

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-2

Bruins

+13000

Blue Jackets

+5000

7-3

Bruins

+8000

Blue Jackets

+4000

7-4

Bruins

+8000

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-5

Bruins

+12000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-6

Bruins

+12000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-1

Bruins

+12000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-2

Bruins

+12000

Blue Jackets

+9000

8-3

Bruins

+12000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-4

Bruins

+13000

Blue Jackets

+9000

8-5

Bruins

+13000

Blue Jackets

+12000

9-2

Bruins

+13000

Blue Jackets

+14000

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Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Columbus Blue Jackets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -208 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 68% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Boston Bruins, you will find +172 about the underdogs.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -105.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Bruins

+172

Blue Jackets

-208

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+270

Tie

+350

Blue Jackets

-128

Puck Line

Bruins +1.5

-145

Blue Jackets -1.5

+118

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-115

Over 6.5

-105

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goals, Assists, Points and Blocked Shots. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Micro betting provides an interesting rollercoaster ride for NHL bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 34.3
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 19
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 32.2
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

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