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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks 12/9/21 NHL Picks, Predictions, Odds

Anaheim Ducks (14-8-5) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (13-11)
December 9, 2021 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Columbus Blue Jackets -110 / Anaheim Ducks -110; Over/Under: 6
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The Anaheim Ducks and Columbus Blue Jackets meet Thursday in NHL action at the Nationwide Arena. The Anaheim Ducks look for a win after splitting their last eight games. The Columbus Blue Jackets need a win after losing five of their last six games.

The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 3.3 goals per game and are scoring on 27 percent of their power play opportunities. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 15 goals, Ryan Getzlaf has 19 assists and Adam Henrique has 68 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 2.9 goals per game and are killing 85.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 55 goals on 643 shots faced, and Anthony Stolarz has allowed 17 goals on 235 shots.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.3 goals per game and are scoring on 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Boone Jenner leads Columbus with 11 goals, Jakub Voracek has 19 assists and Zach Werenski has 73 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.3 goals per game and are killing 81 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Elvis Merzlikins has allowed 41 goals on 481 shots faced, and Joonas Korpisalo has allowed 31 goals on 269 shots.

The Ducks are 3-7 in their last 10 road games and 17-35 in their last 52 games following a win. The Blue Jackets are 4-0 in their last 4 home games and 1-5 in their last 6 overall. The over is 5-1 in Ducks last 6 overall. The over is 13-4 in Blue Jackets last 17 overall. The underdog is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.

It’s tough to pick this game given just how inconsistent both sides have been. However, it’s fair to say the Ducks have been the better team over the last three weeks, and they have a clear edge on the defensive side. The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a rough week, and they simply don’t beat winning teams. I’ll take the Ducks on the road.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Anaheim Ducks -110

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