Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - April 12

The Boston Bruins (43-27-10) will attempt to halt a five-game losing streak when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets (40-28-12) on the road on Sunday, April 12 at 6 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Sunday's contest.

Over the last 10 contests, the Bruins have gone 4-4-2 while putting up 30 total goals (five power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 20.0%). They have conceded 29 goals.

Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-190)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have finished 12-12-24 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 40-28-12.
• In the 32 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-11-10 record (good for 32 points).
• The 16 times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they went 3-10-3 (nine points).
• Columbus has lost all 10 games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 50 games (37-4-9, 83 points).
• In the 23 games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 35 points after finishing 15-3-5.
• In the 45 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 24-14-7 (55 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 33 times, and went 15-13-5 (35 points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

• The Bruins have a 43-27-10 record this season and are 12-10-22 in matchups that have required overtime.
• Boston has earned 37 points (15-8-7) in its 30 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• In 12 games this season when the Bruins ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-9-2).
• Boston has 13 points (6-9-1) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Bruins have earned 79 points in their 52 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 35 games and registered 40 points with a record of 17-12-6.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 16-11-3 (35 points).
• The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 48 games, going 27-14-7 to register 61 points.

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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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