Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - March 29

The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-24-11), coming off a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, host the Boston Bruins (41-24-8) at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 29 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins knocked off the Minnesota Wild 6-3 in their most recent game.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to emerge victorious in Sunday's hockey contest.

The Bruins' offense has scored 33 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 26 goals. They have registered 30 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (10.0%). They are 6-2-2 over those contests.

Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Bruins 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-161)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets are 11-11-22 in overtime contests as part of a 38-24-11 overall record.
• In the 31 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-10-10 record (good for 32 points).
• The 14 times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with only one goal, they went 3-8-3 (nine points).
• Columbus has lost all nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Blue Jackets are 35-4-8 in the 47 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 78 points).
• In the 20 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 30 points after finishing 13-3-4.
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 23-13-7 (53 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Blue Jackets finished 14-10-4 in those contests (32 points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

• The Bruins have a record of 41-24-8 this season and are 11-8-19 in overtime games.
• In the 26 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 35 points.
• This season the Bruins scored just one goal in eight games and have gone 1-6-1 (three points).
• Boston has 13 points (6-9-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Bruins have earned 74 points in their 49 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 33 games has a record of 16-12-5 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 14-10-3 (31 points).
• The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Bruins went 27-12-5 in those matchups (59 points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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