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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Why Columbus is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [4/12/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will square off with the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Blue Jackets as the most likely winner of the Bruins vs. Blue Jackets game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Bruins and Blue Jackets, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Blue Jackets a 55% chance of beating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-170) | -1.5 (+154) |
| Moneyline | +154 | -170 |
| Total | o6.5 (-102) | u6.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Bruins +1.5 | -170 |
| Moneyline | Bruins | +154 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -115 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Bruins to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets player props
Who will score a goal in Bruins vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, David Pastrnak is most likely to score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 44.0% chance of scoring a goal at Nationwide Arena, while the star is a 9.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 44.0% |
| Morgan Geekie | 29.7% |
| Pavel Zacha | 26.9% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 25.3% |
| Elias Lindholm | 18.9% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 35.3% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 31.6% |
| Mason Marchment | 26.2% |
| Charlie Coyle | 21.9% |
| Boone Jenner | 20.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 9.3% |
| Morgan Geekie | 5.9% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 5.3% |
| Pavel Zacha | 5.2% |
| Charlie McAvoy | 3.4% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 6.5% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.9% |
| Mason Marchment | 5.2% |
| Sean Monahan | 4.0% |
| Zach Werenski | 3.8% |
Bruins vs. Blue Jackets game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Bruins at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Blue Jackets, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins in Sunday's NHL matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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