CLB Blue Jackets vs BOS Bruins Prediction: expect a draw?

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on December 28. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

This season is shaping up quite nicely for Columbus. It's obvious that Dean Evason is already squeezing the maximum out of the available resources, and there's no need to expect a serious fight for the Wild Card from his gang. Right now, the Blue Jackets are in tenth place in the overall East standings with 34 points, and they can hardly jump much higher. At the same time, we note that on the eve of the break, Columbus has produced three great games at once. First, they beat New Jersey (4:2), then took a point away from Philadelphia (4:5), and then handled Montreal 5:4.

If we talk about Boston, Joe Sacco has already spent a long period of time at the helm, and there is no hurry to find a replacement for him. This means that the Bears' management is quite satisfied with the results, and they are really decent. The Bruins have four wins in the last five games. Before the break, they had great games against Buffalo (3:1) and Washington (4:1). Boston's emphasis on defense can be felt, and it's paying off. That's why they have moved up to sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 42 points.

We believe that experts of bookmaker companies frankly overestimate the strength of Boston in this meeting. The Bears have been good lately, but they still don't look like a machine, stamping victory after victory. Plus, now they have an extremely tough test in the form of Columbus, who is showing great hockey at home. After all, in nine of the past ten games, they've gotten at least one point, and that's a very respectable result. Obviously, the Jackets aren't going to concede in front of their fans now, either - we believe they're in a position to fight back against the Bears.