Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/18

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The NHL Regular Season is kicking off with the Columbus Blue Jackets taking on the Winnipeg Jets. The game will be held at the Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Blue Jackets come into this game with a record of 10-8-2. They are led by Head Coach Dean Evason and play in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. On the other side, the Jets, coached by Scott Arniel, hold a record of 11-7. They compete in the Western Central Division. Both teams will aim to start their season on a strong note.

Blue Jackets vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine -190, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine +159

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a mixed run in their recent games. They secured a narrow 4-3 win against the Montreal Canadiens. Dmitri Voronkov and Zach Werenski both contributed with a goal and an assist each.

Prior to that, the Blue Jackets fell short against the New York Rangers, losing 2-1. Despite the loss, Zach Werenski stood out with an assist and five shots on goal. Dmitri Voronkov scored the team’s only goal in this game.

Earlier, the Blue Jackets managed a close 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Mathieu Olivier was a key player, with two goals and one assist. The team’s performance in these games shows they can compete closely in high-scoring scenarios.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have been on a mixed run recently. They secured a win against the Calgary Flames with a score of 4-3. In that game, the Jets had 23 shots on goal and managed one power play goal. The team also recorded 21 hits and 15 blocks, contributing to their narrow victory.

Connor Hellebuyck has been a key player in goal for the Jets. He has played in 14 games this season, winning 8 of them. He has made 369 saves while allowing 35 goals against. His performance is crucial for the Jets as they look to improve their standing.

Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor have been standout skaters for the Jets. Scheifele has scored 11 goals and provided 13 assists in 18 games. Connor, on the other hand, has scored 10 goals and made 12 assists. Both players are pivotal to the Jets’ offensive efforts this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Winnipeg Jets are favored to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Jets have a moneyline of -190, indicating they are the stronger team. With their better defensive stats, such as fewer goals against, the Jets are projected to win 4-2. The recommendation is to pick the Winnipeg Jets to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown decent scoring ability, with the Jets having more power play goals. The projected score is 4-2, which totals 6 goals. Given this, the pick is to go with the Over at -120, as both teams are likely to combine for at least 6 goals.