Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/29

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The Boston Bruins will play against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The game is set for Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Bruins have a record of 41-24-8 this season. They rank 5th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets hold a 38-24-11 record. They are 8th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Bruins vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets -148, Boston Bruins +126

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have shown strong performance recently. They secured a 6-3 win against the Minnesota Wild. Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm each scored two goals in that game.

In their recent away game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Bruins won 4-3. David Pastrnak contributed with a goal and two assists. Joonas Korpisalo made 22 saves on 25 shots.

David Pastrnak leads the team with 92 points this season. Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha are also key players, each with over 50 points. Jeremy Swayman has been the main goalie with 29 wins in 49 games.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have faced a mix of outcomes in their recent games. They lost 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks, despite having 24 shots on goal. Denton Mateychuk and Cole Sillinger each scored a goal in that game.

In another tight game, the Blue Jackets lost 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens. Damon Severson was the only goal scorer for Columbus. The team managed 26 shots on goal but couldn’t convert more.

Columbus had a better result against the Philadelphia Flyers, winning 3-2. Mason Marchment and Zach Werenski each contributed with a goal and an assist. The team had 19 shots on goal and played solid defense with 25 hits.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored to win with a moneyline of -148. They have a strong season ranking in goals and assists, which gives them an edge over the Boston Bruins. The projected score is Columbus 4, Boston 3, so picking Columbus to win straight up is a solid choice.

The over/under line for this game is set at 6.5. Given the projected score of 4-3, the total would be 7. This suggests taking the over at +101 is a good bet, as both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities this season.