Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction NHL Picks 11/1/24

In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 1st at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 9-1-0 this year after they defeated Detroit by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Winnipeg scored three goals in the first and they pulled away with three more in the third for the win. The Jets outshot Detroit by a total of 29-21, won 61.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Niederreiter, Vilardi, Miller, and Pionk (2), while Hellebuyck stopped 19 out of 21 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, the Jets lost to Toronto by a score of 6-4 but did win their first eight games of the season. Winnipeg has scored 4.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.40 goals against per game, while also going 44.8% on the power play and 81% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with nine goals, eight assists, and 40 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 7-1-0 with a 2.12 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage this year. The Jets will take on the Lightning after this one.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 5-3-1 this season after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Columbus scored both of their goals in the third and they played great defense for the shutout win. The Blue Jackets recorded 26 shots on goal, won 40% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Danforth and Severson, while Merzlikins stopped all 26 shots that he faced. 

Prior to that win, the Blue Jackets defeated Edmonton by a score of 6-1 but did lose to Nashville by a score of 4-3 before that. Columbus has scored 3.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Marchenko has led Columbus with four goals, seven assists, and 20 shots on goal, while Elvis Merzlikins is 2-2-0 with a 2.05 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Jets

• The underdogs have won four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Jets have lost each of their last three games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won the second period in each of the Jets’ last three games.

Why the Jets will beat the Blue Jackets

• The Jets have won eight of their last nine night games.
• The Blue Jackets have lost 23 of their last 26 games following a win.
• The road team has covered the puck line in 11 of the last 14 games between the Jets and Blue Jackets.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against the Jets following a home win have gone OVER the total goal line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 14 home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has scored a goal in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Kent Johnson has recorded at least one point in each of his last four appearances.
• Kevin Labanc has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in seven of the Jets’ last eight games as favorites.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 11 games.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites.

Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this game with just one loss on the season and they are 5-0-0 on the road, but Columbus is 4-2-0 at home. The Blue Jackets have been a pleasant surprise early in this season and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last four games. The Jets are also a very good defensive team and they have one of the best power plays in the NHL right now. Both teams are really clicking in the defensive zone right now, so I like the under here.