Blue Jackets vs Ducks Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 20th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 14-14-6 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Columbus tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Blue Jackets out shot Minnesota by a total of 29-28, won 64.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got both of their goals from Werenski, while Greaves stopped 23 out of 26 shots, which was an .885 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Columbus defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 3-2 before that. The Blue Jackets have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 34 points. Columbus has scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 72.0% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 13 goals and 25 assists, while Kirill Marchenko has added 10 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 8-9-5 with a 2.77 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are playing a late game against Dallas on Friday night, which is not included in this article. The Anaheim Ducks are 20-12-2 this year after they lost to Columbus in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 3-1 in the second period, but they tied the game in the third, before losing in overtime. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 28-27, won 42.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Granlund, Strome, and LaCombe, while Husso stopped 24 out of 28 shots, which was an .857 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Rangers by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Devils by a score of 4-1 before that. The Ducks have lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 42 points. Anaheim has scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 17.7% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 17 goals and 24 assists, while Cutter Gauthier has added 18 goals and 18 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Petr Mrazek, who is 3-3-0 with a 3.69 goals against average and an .876 save percentage this year. 

Blue Jackets vs Ducks Prediction 

Columbus comes into this matchup after losing six of their last seven games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five. The Blue Jackets are 7-8-3 on the road this year, while the Ducks are 11-4-0 at home. Anaheim has lost three of their last four going into their Friday matchup and they are on a back to back here. The Ducks are a high scoring team that struggles on defense, and they will have Mrazek in net, who is below average. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5