Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 12-1-24 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 1st at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 8-13-2 this year after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Chicago scored the first two goals in the game, but they allowed the last three goals for the loss. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 29-22, won 35.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got both of their goals from Donato, while Mrazek stopped 26 out of 29 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Blackhawks defeated Dallas by a score of 6-2 but did lose to Philadelphia by a score of 3-2 before that. Chicago has scored 2.48 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 22.4% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with four goals, 13 assists, and 61 shots on goal, while Petr Mrazek is 7-9-1 with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 10-9-3 this season after they defeated Calgary by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Columbus scored the first three goals in the game and they were able to hold off Calgary in the third period for the win. The Blue Jackets outshot Calgary by a total of 34-29, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Fantilli (2), Johnson, Marchenko, and Werenski, while Merzlikins stopped 27 out of 29 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Blue Jackets lost to Montreal by a score of 4-3 but did beat Carolina, Tampa Bay, and Boston before that. Columbus has scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.55 goals against per game, while also going 16.9% on the power play and 76.1% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with eight goals, 16 assists, and 84 shots on goal, while Elvis Merzlikins is 7-5-2 with a 3.07 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blackhawks will beat the Blue Jackets

• The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last 11 road games following a win.
• The underdogs have won each of the Blackhawks’ last five games at United Center.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games at United Center.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a win.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in 10 of their last 11 road games following a win.

Total Goals Facts

• Ten of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games has gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the Blue Jackets and Blackhawks.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 games against Central Division opponents.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Teuvo Teravainen has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• T.J. Brodie has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Kent Johnson has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last seven games.
• Boone Jenner has scored the first goal in three of his last four appearances against the Blackhawks.
• Boone Jenner has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against the Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 

The Blue Jackets come into this matchup after winning four of their last five games, including wins over Carolina and Tampa Bay. Columbus is 2-6-2 on the road this season, while Chicago is 4-5-0 at home. The Blackhawks have lost seven of their last ten games and they are scoring just 2.48 goals per game this year. I know these two teams are trending in opposite directions, but Columbus has not been good on the road. Take Chicago on home ice.