Blue Jackets vs Canucks Prediction 3/28/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 28th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 32-29-9 this year after they defeated the Islanders in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Columbus trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they tied the game in the third, benefitted from a disallowed goal late in the game, and got the win in a shootout. The Blue Jackets were outshot by a total of 33-30, won 55% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Fantilli, Jenner, and Marchenko, while Merzlikins stopped 30 out of 33 shots in the game. 

Prior to that shootout win, the Blue Jackets lost to the Penguins by a score of 6-3 and the Panthers by a score of 1-0. Columbus has lost six of their last seven games, and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 73 points. Columbus has scored 3.14 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 20 goals, 49 assists, and 250 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 26 goals, 37 assists, and 178 shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins is 23-19-5 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 34-26-12 this season after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Vancouver trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 28-25, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Blueger, Raty, Sherwood (2), and Forbort, while Demko stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Canucks defeated the Devils by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Rangers by a score of 5-3 before that. Vancouver has won three of their last five games, and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 80 points. Vancouver has scored 2.82 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 21.9% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with 16 goals, 52 assists, and 167 shots on goal, while Brock Boeser has added 23 goals, 21 assists, and 123 shots on goal. Thatcher Demko is 8-6-3 with a 2.82 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Canucks

• The home team has won each of the last seven games between the Canucks and Blue Jackets.
• The Canucks have lost each of their last four games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games following a road win.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Nationwide Arena.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the last nine games between the Canucks and Blue Jackets.

Why the Canucks will beat the Blue Jackets

• The Canucks have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
• The Canucks have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 15 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 14 games as favorites following a road win.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents at Nationwide Arena when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canucks’ last seven road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Nine of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last four games at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 games as home favorites.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 games as home favorites.
• Kirill Marchenko has scored a goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last seven games against the Blue Jackets.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last seven games against the Blue Jackets.
• Elias Pettersson has scored at least one goal in five of the Canucks’ last six games against the Blue Jackets.

David Racey is 16-8 (67%) in the NHL over the last seven days. Click here for his premium plays for today!

Blue Jackets vs Canucks Prediction 

Columbus comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak last time out, but they need to string some wins together to stay in the Wild Card race. The Blue Jackets are 20-9-5 at home this year, while the Canucks are 19-13-5 on the road. Vancouver has won two games in a row, and they have scored a total of nine goals in those two wins. We have seen the Canucks go over 5.5 goals in eight of their last nine games, while Columbus has had a total of 16 goals in their last two contests. Take the over here.