Blackhawks vs Blue Jackets Prediction 2/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 4th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 22-25-9 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Chicago jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the second period and they put the game away with a goal late in the third. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 27-17, won 46.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Donato (2), Mikheyev, Murphy, and Rinzel, while Knight stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Chicago lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-2 and the Penguins by a score of 6-2. The Blackhawks have lost five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 53 points. Chicago has scored 2.70 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 19.5% on the power play and 85.6% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 23 goals and 30 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi has added 25 goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 16-15-7 with a 2.61 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this year. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 28-20-7 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Columbus played great defense all game and they scored three times in the third for the shutout win. The Blue Jackets out shot New Jersey by a total of 25-24, won 53.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Olivier (2) and Fabbro, while Merzlikins stopped all 24 shots in the shutout win. 

Prior to that game, Columbus defeated the Blues by a score of 5-3 and the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2. The Blue Jackets have won six games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 63 points. Columbus has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 3.26 goals against per game, while also going 20.1% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 19 goals and 42 assists, while Kirill Marchenko has added 19 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 17-12-6 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season. 

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Blue Jackets have won each of their last six games.
• The Blackhawks have lost 17 of their last 19 away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last six games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four games at Nationwide Arena following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 10 of the last 11 games between the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Zach Werenski has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Bedard has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games as underdogs.
• Alex Vlasic has recorded an assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs against the Blue Jackets.

Blackhawks vs Blue Jackets Prediction 

Columbus comes into this matchup on a six game winning streak, but they played on Tuesday night and will be on a back to back here. The Blue Jackets are 14-8-4 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 10-11-4 on the road. Chicago snapped their losing streak with a win last time out, but they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five games. The Blackhawks are scoring just 2.70 goals per game this year and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last five. Take the Blue Jackets by at least two goals here.

David Racey's Pick: Blue Jackets -1.5