In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Anaheim Ducks Preview
The Ducks have 42 points this season with a 20-13-2 record, and are 20-15 ATS and 21-13 in over/under. They have a 11-5-0 home record and a 9-8-2 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-8 home loss to the Stars, and their previous three games were a 3-4 road overtime loss against the Blue Jackets, a 4-1 road win against the Rangers, and a 1-4 road loss against the Devils.
Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.43 goals per game and are scoring 17.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 75.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks with 41 points and 17 goals, also leading the team in assists with 24. Lukas Dostal is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 12-7-1 record, with 2.91 GAA and .899 SV%. Petr Mrazek is the backup goalie and he has a 3-3-0 record, with 3.85 GAA and .868 SV%.
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 34 points this season with a 14-14-6 record, and are 16-18 ATS and 16-16 in over/under. They have a 7-6-3 home record and a 7-8-3 road record and are sitting 8th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 2-5 home loss to the Wild, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home overtime win against the Ducks, a 2-3 home loss against the Golden Knights, and a 3-6 home loss against the Senators.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring 18.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.50 goals per game and are killing 72.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 38 points, also leading the team in goals with 13 and assists with 25. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 8-9-5 record, with 2.77 GAA and .904 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 6-5-1 record, with 4.04 GAA and .879 SV%.
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends: December 20, 2025
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won each of their last nine games against the Blue Jackets following a loss.
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last five games at Honda Center against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against the Blue Jackets following a loss.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 14 night games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in each of their last nine road games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Blue Jackets and Ducks.
- The Ducks have lost three of their last five games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won the third period in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Ducks’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games against the Ducks following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last eight games as favorites.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Cutter Gauthier has scored a goal in four of the Ducks’ last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Troy Terry has recorded an assist in each of the Ducks’ last six games as home favorites.
- Ryan Poehling has recorded two assists against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Adam Fantilli has scored a goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Charlie Coyle has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five road appearances against the Ducks.
- Kirill Marchenko ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.43).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.50).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.04%).
Blue Jackets vs Ducks Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Blue Jackets won 4-3 at home in overtime, but the Ducks are 7-1 in their 8 meetings before that. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.
In this Blue Jackets vs Ducks Prediction, the Ducks are coming as -115 home favorites. The Ducks have been the better team this season, but both teams have not been in their best shape lately, as they are 1-4 and 1-6 in their last 5 and 7 games respectively. The Ducks are on the second leg of a back-to-back, so I see no value on either side of this matchup. Both teams are 10-3 to the over in their last 13 games combined and both of their defenses have been struggling, allowing 6.93 goals per game combined. Take the over 6.5 goals in this one.