Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction NHL Picks 12/6/24

In this article, we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 6th, at the Rogers Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Blue Jackets’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Canucks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vancouver

-Recent betting trends in games played between Columbus and Vancouver

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Jackets and Canucks.

Blue Jackets Defense Failed Them

The Blue Jackets in the last game faced off against the Vancouver Canucks and the defense was awful giving up six goals and that led to the defeat. The defense gave up four goals in the second period and that was the difference. Cole Sillinger did have a strong game with the offense scoring three goals, but it wasn’t enough. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.46 goals while their defense is giving up 3.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. Zach Werenski has scored eight goals and added 18 assists so far this season. The Blue Jackets will take on the Jets, Flyers, and Capitals after this one.

Canucks Look to Bounce Back

In the last game against the Minnesota Wild, the Canucks were able to force overtime, but they ended up losing 3-2. The Canucks gave up a goal in the third period to get the game tied and that led to the defeat. Jake DeBrusk scored a goal. The Canucks are averaging 3.25 goals while their defense is giving up 3.16 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. Quinn Hughes has scored six goals and added 23 assists so far this season. 

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction

This is going to be a game that is higher scoring. The Blue Jackets gave up six goals on Thursday night and that is going to be the difference here. The Canucks offense is averaging 3.25 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Blue Jackets offense is also going to find success against the Canucks defense, and that is going to be enough. Back the over to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over