Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Predictions and Odds - Mar 5, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the favored Boston Bruins in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Bruins vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Bruins vs. Blue Jackets?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Bruins-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Bruins a 63% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs against the Bruins, with -130 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +115.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +205. That means you can bet $100 to profit $205, earning a total payout of $305, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -235, where you can risk $235 to win $100, for a total payout of $335, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -135, as well as the best odds for the Under at +115.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Bruins vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at -130 with BetMGM (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets at +205 with PointsBet (4.0% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 5.5 at +115 with PointsBet

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 4.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+115) that are available from PointsBet.

Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Betting Guide

Use our widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Boston vs. Columbus, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Bruins-Blue Jackets matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Bruins and Blue Jackets.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Bruins star is a 43.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 9.6% probability
• Brad Marchand: 9.1% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 6.2% probability
• Taylor Hall: 4.7% probability
• Craig Smith: 3.8% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.3% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.3% probability
• Boone Jenner: 4.3% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.0% probability
• Justin Danforth: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 43.6% probability
• Brad Marchand: 41.6% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 31.4% probability
• Taylor Hall: 24.7% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 21.8% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 37.6% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 25.3% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 23.5% probability
• Boone Jenner: 23.0% probability
• Justin Danforth: 19.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Bruins vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday March 5, 2022.

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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

When do the Blue Jackets play the Bruins?

• Date: Saturday March 5, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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