Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Bruins

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 26.

It’s time to side with the Bruins to secure a victory over the Blue Jackets. They should have the upper hand and the -115 for our Moneyline prediction looks a great price.

Columbus Blue Jackets made it seven consecutive wins after a 4-0 home success over Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena. Zach Werenski was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Jet Greaves got a shutout making 21 saves.

Boston Bruins have won nine consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 5-4 (SO) road defeat against Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Michael Eyssimont scored twice, with Casey Mittelstadt and Mark Kastelic netting one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Bruins who came out on top when they last played the Blue Jackets. At TD Garden, a 4-0 win was recorded. The Bruins have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-3	3.4	.883	1
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

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

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 19.2% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 2.1 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.2%.

Charlie Coyle is the top points scorer with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, with Zach Werenski recording 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 2.03 goal against average with a .925 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Bruins have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 23.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 31.3 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.6%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 15 points, 3 goals and 12 assists, while Morgan Geekie is next best after having 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.58 GAA with a .894 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Your complete Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

We are having a bet on Boston Bruins in this NHL clash and they should have the edge. You can back our pick at odds of -115 on the Moneyline and we think this offers good value.

We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.

Key Blue Jackets vs Bruins stats:

• Bruins have won 9 consecutive games at home.
• Bruins have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Bruins have won 7 of their last 10 games against Blue Jackets.

Bruins Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Viktor Arvidsson Over 2.5 Shots -149

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -149 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 1 - 3 Bruins

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Bruins to win by a 3-1 scoreline. At odds of +1900, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Bruins

1-0

Blue Jackets

+6000

Bruins

+5500

2-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Bruins

+5000

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1600

Bruins

+1500

3-0

Blue Jackets

+3500

Bruins

+3400

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2000

Bruins

+1900

3-2

Blue Jackets

+900

Bruins

+850

4-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Bruins

+4000

4-1

Blue Jackets

+1800

Bruins

+1600

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1600

Bruins

+1500

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1000

Bruins

+1000

5-0

Blue Jackets

+8000

Bruins

+7000

5-1

Blue Jackets

+2900

Bruins

+2500

5-2

Blue Jackets

+1800

Bruins

+1600

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2400

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Blue Jackets

+1900

Bruins

+1800

6-0

Blue Jackets

+12000

Bruins

+10000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+6600

Bruins

+5500

6-2

Blue Jackets

+3500

Bruins

+2900

6-3

Blue Jackets

+3000

Bruins

+2800

6-4

Blue Jackets

+4500

Bruins

+4000

6-5

Blue Jackets

+4500

Bruins

+4500

7-1

Blue Jackets

+11000

Bruins

+9000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+9000

Bruins

+7000

7-3

Blue Jackets

+6000

Bruins

+5000

7-4

Blue Jackets

+6600

Bruins

+6000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+10000

Bruins

+9000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+11000

Bruins

+10000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+11000

Bruins

+14000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+14000

Bruins

+12000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+14000

Bruins

+12000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+12000

Bruins

+10000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+14000

Bruins

+12500

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins 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.

If you want to bet on Boston Bruins, then Moneyline odds of -114 are on offer, although Columbus Blue Jackets are a -105 chance. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 51% chance of success.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

If you’re betting on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager before the puck drops and during the games.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

-105

Bruins

-114

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+160

Tie

+325

Bruins

+130

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-263

Bruins -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-114

Over 6.5

-106

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Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 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 3.90 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 11.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 12.7
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12.4
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.7
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.3

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