Both Columbus and Chicago have their spots in the playoffs all sewn up but the Blue Jackets will surely be motivated by past failures in the Windy City on Friday. The Jackets have picked up just one win in their past eight trips to the United Center, including a 4-1 defeat in the most recent meeting in Chi-Town last season.
- The Blue Jackets are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games after a loss.
- The Blackhawks are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Blue Jackets' last 4 games.
Columbus needs to figure out its recent offensive woes before the playoffs, as the Jackets have scored just eight goals while going 0-for-9 on the power play in their past five games. The worst slump belongs to Nick Foligno, who has been held pointless in six straight games while averaging less than two shots per contest.
It won’t be easy for the Jackets to light the lamp, as the goaltending duo of Corey Crawford and Scott Darling has posted a combined 2.21 GAA and a .930 save percentage on home ice this season. Richard Panik, who notched a goal and an assist in the first meeting with the Jackets earlier this season, has scored at least one goal in four of the past six games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Chicago sat as -150 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.4-2.2 win for the Blue Jackets on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Blackhawks sit at 49-21-7 on the season; in comparison, the Columbus Blue Jackets are currently 49-19-8. Looking to wager on the totals? Chicago is 36-29-12 OU, and Columbus is 30-41-5 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Columbus injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 13-rated Chicago Blackhawks and the No. 22-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.04 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.29 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 18.35% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 83.01% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Hurricanes on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at -117 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Chicago won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Penguins on March 29. Bettors who backed the Blackhawks at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
- Columbus is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Columbus is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games
- Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Chicago is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games
- Chicago is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 17 of Chicago's last 25 games
- Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus home to Washington, Sunday, April 2nd
Chicago home to Boston, Sunday, April 2nd
