Blue Jackets vs Bruins Prediction and NHL Tips - 3 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 3, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 1, 2024, 11:02PM

The Columbus Blue Jackets will square off with the favoured Boston Bruins in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Blue Jackets vs Bruins game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Bruins

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Columbus-Boston NHL game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 66% chance of beating the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

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Blue Jackets vs Bruins: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are listed here:

Head to Head: Blue Jackets $3.05, Bruins $1.46
Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.80), Bruins -1.5 ($2.19)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.02, Under $1.91

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blue Jackets at $3.05 and the Bruins at $1.46.

The Blue Jackets are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Bruins, with odds of $1.80 currently available at Betfair.

For the favourite Bruins (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.19.

The Over/Under for Blue Jackets vs Bruins is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.02 and odds for the Under at $1.91.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Blue Jackets vs Bruins game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Blue Jackets vs Bruins: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Columbus at $3.05 with Betfair (0.7% edge)
Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.80 with Betfair (56% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.91 with Betfair (54% probability)

Today's Blue Jackets vs Bruins best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Bruins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Blue Jackets vs Bruins: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Columbus vs Boston on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Columbus vs Boston match-up at Nationwide Arena.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Blue Jackets vs Bruins: Preview

The game between the Blue Jackets and Bruins at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.

Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins
Date: Wednesday 3 January 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Nationwide Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Columbus vs Boston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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