Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Blue Jackets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 against the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5

This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:

• Looking at our projections, the Blue Jackets are expected to take down the Ducks by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline
• The Blue Jackets should also cover at -1.5

Will the Ducks Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Anaheim’s latest loss came on the road against the Blackhawks, 4-2. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short. With this loss, Anaheim’s record now stands at 10-14-4.

Chicago scored the first three goals before the Ducks finally got on the board in the third period. Brock McGinn scored for Anaheim at 9:44 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second goal, which came on a power play with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The Ducks were held scoreless until McGinn’s goal at 9:44 in the third period. Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the year on McGinn’s goal, and Troy Terry earned his fifth assist on McTavish’s late power-play goal. Anaheim had 16 giveaways in the game.

The Ducks’ defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals in their 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Two of those goals came on the power play, and another was scored at even strength. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. Defensively, the Ducks finished with 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Can Columbus Secure a Home Victory?

Columbus dropped to 12-14-4 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, giving up five goals in the first period.

As underdogs, Columbus failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that number.

Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.

Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan notched his 5th assist on Labanc’s score.

Columbus’ defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, including one just 56 seconds in. They allowed another in the second and one more late in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets’ defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.