Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blue Jackets versus the Jets? The puck drops at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Jets being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Blue Jackets.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5

This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.

WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:

• According to our analysis, we anticipate the Jets to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
• Take the Jets on the moneyline
• The Jets should also cover at -1.5

Can the Columbus Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Columbus fell to 11-12-3 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.

Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. They managed to score twice in the second period, but the Capitals added two more goals to seal the win.

Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets gave the puck away 13 times.

After a scoreless first period, Severson got Columbus on the board 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the same period. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist of the year, and Sean Monahan added another, bringing his total to 5 assists this season.

Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled, allowing the first five goals of the game, all in the first period. Despite closing the gap to 6-2, they conceded another goal at 1:26 in the 3rd period, resulting in a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov recorded a 68.2% save percentage on 15 saves, and the defense finished with 10 takeaways and 17 hits.

Will Winnipeg Live Up to Expectations at Home?

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 20-8-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed, as the two teams combined for 11 goals.

Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 early, but seven different players found the net to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period and added two empty-net goals to seal the victory.

Winnipeg’s offense came alive in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with two of their goals coming on empty nets. The Jets took 34 shots on goal and found the back of the net seven times, with each goal scored by a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his third goal of the season, while Logan Stanley added his first.

Alex Iafallo scored his first goal of the year on a power play in the third period. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th goal, while Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th goal, one of the two empty-netters. Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13.

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their previous game, and another that tied it at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 26 saves and an 86.7% save percentage. The Jets’ defense also tallied 5 takeaways and 31 hits.