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Read Article Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Oct 28, 2022
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Written by Kevin Hansen, Senior Sports Analyst
The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers' free betting picks for Bruins vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.
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Who will win Bruins vs. Blue Jackets?
Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Bruins-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.
Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Bruins a 57% chance of getting the W against the Blue Jackets.
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Odds
- Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-195), Bruins -1.5 (+172)
- Moneyline: Blue Jackets +126, Bruins -140
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-104/-115)
Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under
The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Bruins, with -195 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +172.
FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +126, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.
Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.
The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -104, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.
As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.
According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.
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Best Bets for Bruins vs. Blue Jackets
- Puck Line: Bruins -1.5 @ +172 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +126 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- Total: Under 6.5 @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (55% probability)
Our best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.
Although the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.
And while the Bruins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.
Featured 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 Friday'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 an 11.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Bruins star is a 50.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.
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First Goal Scorer Probabilities
Boston Bruins
- David Pastrnak: 11.5% probability
- Patrice Bergeron: 6.6% probability
- Jake DeBrusk: 5.7% probability
- Taylor Hall: 4.5% probability
- A.J. Greer: 3.8% probability
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Patrik Laine: 6.9% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 6.5% probability
- Boone Jenner: 4.1% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 3.6% probability
- Jack Roslovic: 3.4% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities
Boston Bruins
- David Pastrnak: 50.4% probability
- Patrice Bergeron: 32.0% probability
- Jake DeBrusk: 31.6% probability
- Taylor Hall: 26.0% probability
- A.J. Greer: 20.9% probability
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Johnny Gaudreau: 34.3% probability
- Patrik Laine: 34.2% probability
- Boone Jenner: 23.3% probability
- Jack Roslovic: 21.4% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 19.2% probability
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Bruins vs. Blue Jackets on Friday October 28, 2022.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info
Friday's action between the Blue Jackets and Bruins at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Friday October 28, 2022
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.
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