Chicago Blackhawks (8-13-2) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (10-9-3)
Game Info: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks -105 / Columbus Blue Jackets -115 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks meet Sunday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks Pick.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Flames, lost to the Canadiens, and they play the Flames, Oilers and Canucks next. The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring 18.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Marchenko leads Columbus with 9 goals, Zach Werenski has 16 assists and Sean Monahan has 61 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.55 goals per game and are killing 76.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Daniil Tarasov has allowed 32 goals on 230 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 43 goals on 401 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Stars, lost to the Wild, and they play the Maple Leafs, Bruins, and Jets next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.48 goals per game and are scoring 22.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 10 goals, Connor Bedard has 13 assists and Taylor Hall has 47 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 79.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 45 goals on 508 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 14 goals on 190 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last eight road games following a home win.
- The Blackhawks have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight day games.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Blackhawks have won the first period in each of their last four games as home underdogs.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- T.J. Brodie has recorded at least one point in each of his last five home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Philipp Kurashev has recorded an assist in each of the Blackhawks' last four home games against the Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Boone Jenner has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Blue Jackets as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets' last seven games.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Blue Jackets as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for shots per game this season (25.8).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (1).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.12%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.45).
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
The Columbus Blue Jackets are the better team overall, and they've won the last three games against the Blackhawks. However, the Blue Jackets are 2-6-2 on the road this season. There's a reason this line is a near pick 'em the way it is. The Blackhawks aren't good and still have major offensive issues they need to figure out, but they have won 3 of their last 4 home games, and that gives them an edge over a Blue Jackets team that doesn't win on the road. Give me the Blackhawks and the cheap price.
Randy’s Pick Chicago Blackhawks -105
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
