Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction NHL Picks 12/14/24

In this article, we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 14th, at the Nationwide Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blue Jackets’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus

-Recent betting trends in games played between Anaheim and Columbus

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

Ducks Fell Short Again

The Ducks in the last game faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs and they scored only two goals and ended up losing by a goal. Jackson LaCombre scored a goal and added an assist but it wasn’t enough. Lukas Dostal saved 30 of the 33 shots that he faced. The Ducks on the season are averaging 2.36 goals while their defense is giving up 3.07 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 16th. Troy Terry has been the top player for the Ducks scoring eight goals and adding 14 assists so far this season. In this game, the Ducks need to find a way to get the offense going here. 

Blue Jackets Look to Bounce Back

The Blue Jackets faced off against the Washington Capitals in the last game and they scored only one goal on the way to the one-goal defeat. Zach Werenski scored a goal. Jet Greaves was in goal, and he played well, saving 35 of the 37 shots that he faced. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.31 goals while their defense is giving up 3.55 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th in the league. Zach Werenski has scored 10 goals and added 20 assists so far this season. 

Why the Blue Jackets Will beat the Ducks

• The Ducks have lost six of their last seven games.
• The Blue Jackets have won five of their last six games at Nationwide Arena after coming off overtime.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in nine of their last 11 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction

The Blue Jackets on the season is ranked 8th in the NHL in terms of the offense and that is going to be the difference here. The offense is averaging 3.31 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Ducks offense is averaging 2.36 goals per game and they aren’t going to score enough here to keep this game close. Back the Blue Jackets on the puck line to cash.