Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday, February 26, 2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets will visit the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The game is set to start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets hold a 29-20-7 record this season, while the Bruins stand at 32-20-5.

Columbus, led by head coach Rick Bowness, is part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Boston, under head coach Marco Sturm, competes in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Both teams are looking to strengthen their positions in their respective divisions as the regular season continues.

Blue Jackets vs Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Boston Bruins MoneyLine -116, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -101

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have performed well in their recent games. They won against the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 4-0. The team registered 20 shots on goal in that game.

In their game against the New Jersey Devils, the Blue Jackets secured a 3-0 victory. They managed 25 shots on goal. Mathieu Olivier was a key player with two goals in that game.

The Blue Jackets also triumphed over the St. Louis Blues with a 5-3 score. They capitalized on one power play opportunity. Kent Johnson contributed with a goal and an assist in this game.

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have had a mixed run in their recent games. They faced a close loss to the Florida Panthers, where they scored 4 goals on 29 shots. Mikey Eyssimont stood out with 2 goals, while Hampus Lindholm contributed 2 assists.

In another tight contest, the Bruins lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They managed 5 goals on 34 shots in that game. Morgan Geekie was a key player, scoring 2 goals and providing an assist.

The Bruins secured a solid win against the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 6-3. Fraser Minten made an impact with a goal and 2 assists. The team showed strong offensive play with 27 shots on goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The Boston Bruins are favored with a moneyline of -116 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at -101. The Bruins have better skater stats, ranking higher in goals and assists. With these factors, the Bruins are the pick to win, with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line is set at 6.5, with the under at -121 and the over at +100. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but the goaltending stats suggest goals will be scored. The projected total is 7, so the recommendation is to take the over.