The Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Nationwide Arena. Here’s a Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include a Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Pick.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Blue Jackets, beat the Sharks, and they play the Predators next. The Blackhawks have lost 8 of their last 11 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring 19.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Bertuzzi leads Chicago with 25 goals, Connor Bedard has 30 assists, and Ryan Donato has 86 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 85.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 99 goals on 1,085 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 64 goals on 507 shots.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Devils and Blues, and play the Bruins next. The Blue Jackets have won 6 straight games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring on 19.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Zach Werenski leads Columbus with 19 goals, Kirill Marchenko has 27 assists, and Adam Fantilli has 146 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.2 goals per game and are killing 76.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 96 goals on 1,044 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 69 goals on 617 shots.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last six away games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the last seven games between the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Blue Jackets have won the second period in each of their last six games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six games as a home favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Blackhawks have won four of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as a home favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven Wednesday games.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last four road games against the Blue Jackets following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four road games against the Blue Jackets following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Blue Jackets’ last six home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Charlie Coyle has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as home favorites.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 13 appearances with the Blue Jackets as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Dante Fabbro has recorded a positive plus minus rating in each of his last five appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games.
- Alex Vlasic has recorded an assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games against the Blue Jackets.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded two assists against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.92%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 31st in the league for shots against per game this season (30.4).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.63%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.70).
Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Prediction
The Blackhawks are still learning how to build winning habits, and they’re just not a team I’m eager to back most nights. Nothing is consistent with this group. The Blue Jackets are playing their best hockey in recent memory, and the defense has improved greatly during this winning stretch. The Blackhawks haven’t beaten the Blue Jackets since December 2022. That includes a 4-2 loss at home a few days ago. I’m going to ride the hot hand and side with the Blue Jackets on their home ice.