Utah Hockey Club vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 2/6/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Utah Hockey Club vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 6th at the Nationwide Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Hockey Club’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blue Jackets’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus

-Recent betting trends in games played between Utath and Columbus

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

When these two teams faced off on January 31st, it was the Blue Jackets that were able to secure the 3-2 victory in overtime. 

Utah Has Been Inconsistent

Utah has been inconsistent heading into this game but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Utah faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers and it took overtime but they were able to secure the 3-2 victory. Dylan Guenther had a strong game scoring two goals and adding one assist. Karel Vejmelka was in goal and he saved 18 of the 20 shots that he faced. Before that last win Utah had lost five games in a row and the offense had been an issue. 

Utah overall this season is averaging 2.77 goals while their defense is giving up 2.93 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league, while the defense is ranked 14th. Opponents are shooting 10.39 percent, which is 16th in the league. One issue for this team is they aren’t a very physical team. They are averaging only 16.96 hits per game which is 30th in the league. Clayton Keller has scored 18 goals and added 39 assists so far this season. 

The Blue Jackets are Struggling

The Blue Jackets are struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. The last win actually came against Utah. In the last game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Blue Jackets scored two goals, but the defense gave up three goals, and that led to the defeat. The Blue Jackets scored a goal in the third period, but by that point, it was too little too late. Ivan Provorov had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. 

The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.24 goals while their defense is giving up 3.296 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 26th. This is a strong offensive team but their defense has shown some holes. If they want to find success in this game, the Blue Jackets need to jump out to a fast start. This team doesn’t create many penalty minutes for opposing teams They are ranked 23rd in terms of power plays per game. Zach Werenski has scored 17 goals and added 40 assists. The Blue Jackets will meet the Rangers, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings (twice), and Lightning after this game.

Why the Blue Jackets Will Beat Utah

• The Blue Jackets have won each of their last six games as home underdogs.
• Utah has lost three of its last four games as a favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as home underdogs.
• Utah has failed to cover the puck line in each of its six previous games as a favorite following a win.
• Utah has lost the third period in each of its last four games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Utah Hockey Club vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 

I have to take the home team with the value. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.24 goals per game and when these two teams just faced off it was the Blue Jackets that were able to pick up the victory. Utah’s offense is averaging only 2.72 goals per game and their offense isn’t going to be good here. Look for the Blue Jackets to score at least three goals, and that will be enough for Columbus to get the job done. Back the Blue Jackets on the money line to pick up the victory here.