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The Columbus Blue Jackets will play the Boston Bruins in NHL on Saturday.
Columbus are coming off another loss in their previous game. Placed last in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan with 22 points, they need wins on the trot to save their season.
Boston have had a memorable season so far, having won 23 times in 29 outings. They are in the top spot in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 48 points and will look to stay ahead with a win in this game to maintain their lead in the standings.
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Odds
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Match Details
Fixture: Blue Jackets vs Bruins
Date & Time: Saturday, December 17, 2022; 1 pm EDT
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Key Stats
Columbus have not scored enough goals this season and were unable to create enough chances. The offense has survived through contributions from Johnny Gaudreau and Boone Jenner, both having 10 goals each. There is a downfall in the scoring rate and need to improve a lot in order to have a better impact on future games.
Their defense has conceded four goals per game on average this season. The goaltenders have done well individually, but could not scale enough to improve their defensive setup this season. Their tweaking defensive line is one of the reasons for their poor record.
Boston have scored 110 goals, with contributions coming from David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall. Both players have been their star performers with 19 and 12 goals respectively. They look well-settled as a team for future games.
The defense is one of their strengths, being one of the best in the league, with just 2.14 goals conceded per game on average. Goaltenders have played a big role in providing strength with Linus Ullmark coming out as a star with just 1.83 goals conceded per game this season.
Blue Jackets vs Bruins Betting Prediction
The game is not evenly matched as there is a stark difference between the two teams. Columbus' away record is not that great and with poor poor offense and defense, they are likely to struggle in the one.
Though Boston lost their last game, the margin was of just one goal, and with exclusive strength data at their peril, they look like favorites to win this game. Even the home advantage is likely to add more to their claim and we can expect them to cover the spread with a better team display.
Prediction: Take, Boston, -1.5(-140)
