February 26, 2026 3:13 PM EST

NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins 2/26/2026

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The Boston Bruins are slight 54.6 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Bruins are favored despite being projected for 27 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Bruins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.1% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 24, Joonas Korpisalo 25 SHOTS: Adam Fantilli 3.2, David Pastrnak 4.3 GOALS: Adam Fantilli 0.74, David Pastrnak 0.85 PTS: Adam Fantilli has a 52% chance of scoring at least 1 point and David Pastrnak has a 71% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Boston Bruins

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDBoston BruinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road14-15, 48% 176Record at Home21-9, 70% 1125Boston Bruins
VS Boston Bruins0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better14-10, 58% 577vs Team .500 or Better13-14, 48% 14Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog13-14, 48% 201Record As Home Favorite12-5, 71% 418Boston Bruins
After 1 or More Days Off21-23, 48% -2098After 1 or More Days Off27-23, 54% -1264Boston Bruins

PAST 30 DAYS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDBoston BruinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-0, 100% 279Record at Home2-0, 100% 154Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Boston Bruins0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better0-0 No Gamesvs Team .500 or Better0-1, 0% -100Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog2-0, 100% 204Record As Home Favorite2-0, 100% 154Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off2-0, 100% +28After 1 or More Days Off1-2, 33% -269Columbus Blue Jackets

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDBoston BruinsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD17-12, 59% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME17-10, 63% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-1, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-0, 100% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-20, 38% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home25-19, 57% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road28-19, 60% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 14-15, 48% -80 Boston Bruins Home Games: 11-19, 37% -744 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 1-2, 33% -97 Boston Bruins Home Games: 1-1, 50% -15

MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-16, 45% -631 Boston Bruins Home Games: 10-20, 33% +-1125 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 0-3, 0% -300 Boston Bruins Home Games: 1-1, 50% -15

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 15-14, 52% -35 Boston Bruins Home Games: 14-16, 47% -326 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-1, 67% + 82 Boston Bruins Home Games: 1-1, 50% -9

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