Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Planning on watching today’s Blue Jackets and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5
This game will be played at United Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:
- Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
- We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (-101)
- The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Can Columbus Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
Columbus fell to 10-9-3 with a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled from the start, allowing their first goal just 56 seconds into the game. They gave up 5 goals in the first period alone, before getting on the board with a goal in the second period.
Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted 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 period.
Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists after contributing on Labanc’s goal. Columbus had 13 giveaways in the game.
Columbus’ defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, starting 56 seconds in. After closing the gap to 6-2, they allowed another goal at 18:34 of the 3rd period. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets’ defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.
Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up at Home?
With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks moved to 8-13-2 this season. As underdogs on the puck line, Chicago not only won but also covered. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.
Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips got things started at 7:03 in the first period.
Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also contributed. Teravainen’s goal came on a power play, his 4th of the season.
The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall added his 4th assist on Teravainen’s goal.
Arvid Söderblom had a standout performance in net, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks’ defense also contributed with 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Despite allowing two goals in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left, Chicago’s defense helped secure the win.