Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins 4/25/19 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Boston Bruins
NHL: 7:00 PM EST
Apr. 25, 2019
TV: NBCSN
Latest Odds : BOS -155 Total 5.5
The Blue Jackets were red hot in the first round in the playoffs. However, is that going to carry over to this series after the Blue Jackets had almost a full week off? Well, if history is anything to tell the Blue Jackets will be fine as they did quite a bit of scrimmages during the week off and invited the public to allow them to see the team and provide the noise, minus the atmosphere the team would need to have in Boston.
During the first round of the playoffs the Blue Jackets offense ended up scoring a total of 19 goals, almost a 5 goal average a game against one of the better defenses in the league. The defense for the Blue Jackets shut down the best offense by giving up only 8 goals in the 4 games they played in the first round.
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The Bruins are at home to kick off this series, but the Bruins were definitely dominated in various parts of the series they had against the Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs, though, definitely had quite a bit of let down in the season as they were unable to really show up big in the games when it mattered and that is what eventually cost the Maple Leafs. The Bruins, though, in the last game of the series scored a total of 5 goals to bring home a 5-1 win.
During the 7 game series the Bruins were able to score a total of 23 goals in the game, which is just over 3 goals a game on the average. The defense for the Bruins allowed a total of 17 goals in the game, which was very disappointing for the Bruins defense, which could have done quite a bit better, but still allowing only a little bit over 2 goals a game is not that bad.
Recent Betting Trends:
Blue Jackets are 18-38 in their last 56 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
Bruins are 60-19 in their last 79 games as a home favorite of -201 or greater.
Over is 7-2 in Blue Jackets last 9 playoff games as an underdog.
Under is 8-3 in Bruins last 11 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Bruins -155
The Bruins are heading into this series after an exhausting 7 game series in the first round. The Blue Jackets have had plenty of time to rest and get ready for either team and have the proper game plans put in place. Look for the Bruins to come in a little bit tired, but to be competitive in this game, but it will definitely be a battle here as the Bruins are tired and the Blue Jackets are well rested. Final Score, Boston Bruins win 3-2.