Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
With a record of 17-27-10 in the NHL standings, the Columbus Blue Jackets are in 8th place in the Metropolitan Division and 16th in the Eastern Conference. On the road this season, Columbus has gone 8-13-6. Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets are just 3-7, and they have lost three straight games as the underdog.
For the season, Columbus has been the underdog in 49 of their 54 games, and they have gone 15-25-9 in those games. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Blue Jackets have gone 9-25, and they have gone 3-13 against teams in their division.
On the road, Columbus has a puck line record of 17-10 this season and 30-24 overall. Their average scoring margin on the road is -.9 goals per game.
As the underdog, the Blue Jackets have a puck line record of 29-20 this season, and 22 of their 37 losses have been by multiple goals. In their last ten games, Columbus has a puck line record of 3-7.
This season, Columbus’ games are averaging 6.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.5. The Blue Jackets currently have an over/under record of 27-24-3.
The Ducks want to fly high
At home this season, the Anaheim Ducks have struggled, going just 8-18-1. In the Western Conference, Anaheim is 14th and 7th in the Pacific Division. Overall, the Ducks have a record of 20-33-2.
Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone 5-5. In their last five games, they are 2-3, and over their last three games, they have gone 2-1. As the favorite this season, Anaheim has gone 2-4-0.
At home this season, the Ducks have a puck line record of 13-14 and an average scoring margin of -.8 goals per game. So far, their puck line record against the Western Conference is 29-26, and they have gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games.
Overall, Anaheim has 11 wins by multiple goals compared to 23 losses by more than one goal. When they have been the underdog, the Ducks have a puck line record of 28-21, but their puck line record as the favorite is just 1-5.
For the season, Anaheim’s games have finished with an average of 6.1 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Ducks have an over/under record of 25-27-3.
Let’s see the Blue Jackets vs Ducks Prediction below:
Game Information
| COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS vs ANAHEIM DUCKS |
| Location of the Game: Honda Center, Anaheim, California |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, February 21st 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| BLUE JACKETS | 17-27-10 44Pts | 4 | 7 | Puck Line CLB +1.5 |
ML CLB +109 |
Total OVER 6.5 |
| DUCKS | 20-33-2 42Pts | 3 | ||||
AI Picks: Columbus Blue Jackets 4 – Anaheim Ducks 3
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Blue Jackets +1.5 | ML Blue Jackets +109 | OVER 6.5
Blue Jackets vs Ducks Prediction Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
Columbus Blue Jackets Game Analysis
For their offensive performance, the Blue Jackets come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 25th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. This season, the Blue Jackets have a 7-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-18 record, according to the NHL team stats.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets come into the season ranked 8th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 33.1 shots per game against Columbus. For the season, they are ranked 29th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.
Only Patrik Laine (Shoulder) and Adam Fantilli (Leg) are out of this matchup, affecting their NHL player stats.
Anaheim Ducks Game Analysis
The Ducks come into the game scoring an average of 2.6 goals per game, putting them 29th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 28th in the league. Anaheim’s offense comes into the game ranked 20th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.
Entering the game, the Ducks’ defense ranks 28th in takeaways, averaging 5.8 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 5th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.
Based on the NHL Injury Report, Brock McGinn (Upper Body), Trevor Zegras (Ankle) and Tristan Luneau (Knee) are out of this game.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Head-to-Head
The last three times that the Ducks have faced off vs. the Blue Jackets as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Ducks and Blue Jackets, the Ducks hold the edge with an puck line record of 7-3.
In the last five head to head games between the Blue Jackets and Ducks, the average combined goal total is 6 goals per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
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