Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks - 4/17/22 NHL Picks and Prediction

Through 55 games, the Columbus Blue Jackets goal and overall scoring leader is Patrik Laine, with 56 points. He has reached his mark of 26 goals, on a shooting percentage of 15.9%. So far, 19.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Jakub Voracek, who has 49 assists to go along with his 5 goals. However, when on the ice the Blue Jackets are -10 in scoring differential. Columbus's top goalie is Elvis Merzlikins, who is giving up an average of 3.35 goals per game..

Through 69 games, the Anaheim Ducks' goal and overall scoring leader is Troy Terry, with 60 points. He has reached his mark of 34 goals, on a shooting percentage of 20.2%. So far, 24.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Trevor Zegras, who has 35 assists to go along with his 20 goals. However, when on the ice the Ducks are --23 in scoring differential. Anaheim's top goalie is John Gibson, who is giving up an average of 3.16 goals per game. In his 52 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 50 percent of the time.

In Columbus's 74 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 44-27-3. So far, taking the over when the Blue Jackets are playing away from home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 21-14-1. On the season, 72.0% of Columbus's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 47.0% of the scoring coming from the Blue Jackets. In Anaheim's 76 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 37-36-3. So far, the team has been less likely to go over the betting line when playing at home, going just 16-20-2. On the season, 53.0% of Anaheim's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 45.0% of the scoring coming from the Ducks. Look for this matchup to surpass the line of 5.5 goals, as both Anaheim and Columbus' defense have expected goals allowed averages near the bottom of the league. I recommend taking the over.