NHL betting odds interest swings to the Boston Bruins at Columbus battle on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena as the Blue Jackets try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.1-2.7 win for the Bruins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Columbus will face the 30-20-6 Bruins. In totals betting, the Blue Jackets are 28-26-3 in over under betting so far this season while the Boston Bruins are 26-23-7. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Boston injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Columbus Blue Jackets at No. 22 and the Boston Bruins at No. 27 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 2.6 goals per game, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 21 at 2.8 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 17.65% while the Bruins defense kills off 82.99% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Boston, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -150 were rewarded, while the 11 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Blue Jackets were a 4-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Senators. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Columbus at -115 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
- Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Columbus
- Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games at home
- Columbus is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Columbus's last 13 games when playing Boston
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Nashville, Thursday, February 18th
Columbus home to Buffalo, Friday, February 19th
