The contest between the Boston Bruins and the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• A total of 15 Boston games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• In Columbus’ 36 games this season, 24 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.5.
• The Bruins score 2.62 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.39, adding up to 0.5 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Bruins Moneyline: -223

• The Bruins have been victorious in 15 of their 26 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (57.7%).
• Boston has had moneyline odds of -223 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Bruins’ implied win probability is 69.0%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +183

• Columbus has 12 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 30 times).
• The Blue Jackets have four wins in games when their moneyline odds are +183 or longer (in 10 such games).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 35.3% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Boston 4, Columbus 3

Bruins Points Leaders

• One of Boston’s top offensive players this season is David Pastrnak, who has put up 36 points in 37 games.
• Brad Marchand has 15 goals and 16 assists for Boston to compile 31 total points (0.8 per game).
• Elias Lindholm has created 19 points for Boston in 37 games this season, netting a goal on 10.9% of his shots and recording six goals and 13 assists.
• As Boston’s top goalie, Jeremy Swayman has recorded 12 wins and 10 losses this season while giving up 75 goals with 592 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko is an important part of the offense for Columbus, with 40 points this season. He has put up 14 goals and 26 assists in 36 games.
• Zachary Werenski has made a major impact for Columbus this season with 39 points, thanks to 11 goals and 28 assists.
• Sean Monahan has 13 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 33.
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins is 11-9-3 this season, collecting 573 saves and giving up 71 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .890 save percentage (49th in the league).

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Boston vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: TD Garden

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