Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Odds and Picks for Monday, 11/18/24

The NHL’s Monday slate features a matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Boston Bruins. The Blue Jackets look to get their second road win of the season, while the Bruins look to get back on track after dropping their last 2 games.

The Blue Jackets have not been good on the road this season, with a record of 1-6-2. They have lost their last 7 road games. The strength of their schedule on the road has not been good either, as their last 5 road games — and losses — have come to the Canadiens, Kraken, Ducks, Kings and Sharks. They are bottom 5 in the league in both goals for per road game and goals allowed per road game. However, their expected numbers along with their chances and high-danger chances differential indicate some positive regression. They are top 5 in expected goals per road game, and right in the middle for expected goals against per road game. The Blue Jackets also generate the 3rd-most high-danger scoring chances per road game, meaning they should start to realize more success on the road.

The Bruins have been mediocre to start the year with a record of 8-8-3 and 5-3-2 at home. Nothing of importance jumps off the page from the Bruins, besides the fact that they are missing one of their best defensemen in Hampus Lindholm. The Bruins don’t score a ton, ranking 27th in goals per game, last in power play percentage and 28th in shots on goal. They have dropped their past 2 home games, in which they only managed to score 2 goals in both games. The Blue Jackets are due for some better fortune, and I believe they can keep things close against the Bruins, if not win outright.

Blue Jackets vs Bruins prediction: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-135) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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