Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Pick and Betting Preview

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Anaheim Ducks dueling the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday at Nationwide Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Columbus Blue Jackets as -111 moneyline in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.2-2.2 result in favor of the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This season the Columbus Blue Jackets are 5-3-2 overall while the Anaheim Ducks are 6-5-2. As for the totals, Columbus is 2-8 on the OU, and Anaheim is 5-6-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Anaheim injuries news.

The Ducks - Blue Jackets odds would favor the Blue Jackets if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Columbus is rated No. in the current Odds Shark poll, while Anaheim is at No. 11.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Columbus's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.2 goals per game, against a Ducks defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.31 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 39.29% while the Ducks defense kills off 83.67% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Anaheim won its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Flames on November 06. Bettors who backed the Ducks at -188 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Columbus, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Blues on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blues at -193 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

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