Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction, picks and odds for tonight’s NHL game

The Boston Bruins have hit a wall lately, dropping four of their last six games. The lone wins were by one-goal margins against underwhelming opponents in the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. Fortunately for them, they host a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost seven of its last 10 while bleeding goals in the process.

My Blue Jackets vs. Bruins predictions see captain Brad Marchand leading the charge for Boston in a great battle to right the ship. Let’s take a closer look at my NHL picks for November 18th.

Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction

My best bet
Brad Marchand Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-113 by FanDuel)

My analysis

Brad Marchand is on an epic run shooting the puck. He has managed 2.5 shots on goal in eight of his last 10 games and has only missed against the Seattle Kraken and St. Louis Blues. They don’t appear to be tough opponents on the surface, but both rank in the top half of the league in total shot suppression over the last 10 games. They have been competent – at least in terms of keeping the volume down.

Marchand has averaged more than six attempts per game. battle during this run. He’s accurate with his shots — he has a 75% hit rate this season when he generates at least four attempts — so he doesn’t need the same kind of volume as many players. A handful of shots each night gives him a great chance to surpass the number.

There is good reason to expect that from Marchand on Monday night. His volume has been better on home ice, averaging 5.7 attempts compared to 5.1 on the road.

He continues to skate on a line with Elias Lindholm and Justin Brazeau, with whom he averages up to 20 attempts per game. 60 minutes next door. He’s also a focal point on the power play, second only to Pastrnak in shots while generating more chances than anyone on the roster.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were pretty stingy earlier in the season, but they’re looking more exploitable by the day. They rank fifth in 5-on-5 pace and 18th in shot suppression over the last 10 games. Their season totals see them 12th in pace and ninth in shot suppression, so they’re clearly headed in the wrong direction.

Many of the shots they have given up of late have come to wingers attacking from the flanks. Only the Sharks, Ducks and Blues have allowed more shots per game to wing players over the last 10.

Marchand has not failed to record three shots in back-to-back games since mid-October. He should again return to this advantageous position.

Blue Jackets vs Bruins same-game parlay (SGP)

Brad Marchand Over 2.5 shots on goal

Brad Marchand Over 0.5 points

Brandon Carlo Over 1.5 blocked shots

The Blue Jackets have been giving up shots and chances at a much higher rate lately while playing plenty of high-event games. Given their underwhelming goalkeeping tandem, it has naturally led to a noticeable increase in goals against.

Columbus has allowed at least four goals in six of its last eight games, giving it a league-leading 36 goals over that span. Coming off back-to-back losses, it’s fair to expect a strong effort from the Boston Bruins in this game with their captain leading the way.

Brandon Carlo has blocked multiple shots in 68% of his games this season. He’s in a good spot to do it again against a Columbus team that ranks fourth in scoring over the past 10 games. They should try plenty of shots – especially if they’re behind – creating a positive game script for Carlo to eat pucks.

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Blue Jackets vs Bruins opening odds

• Puck line: Columbus +1.5 (-130) | Boston -1.5 (+115)
• Moneyline: Columbus +193 | Boston -223
• Over/Under: Over 6 (-121) | Under 6 (+105)

Blue Jackets vs Bruins trend

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