Columbus Blue Jackets Home to Blackhawks in NHL Betting Odds Action

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Chicago Blackhawks dueling the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at Nationwide Arena.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Blackhawks to win this game 3.1-2.6. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Columbus Blue Jackets currently sport a record of 30-26-5. The Chicago Blackhawks are 27-27-8. Betting totals have seen the Blue Jackets post a 26-35 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Blackhawks have gone 26-33-3 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Chicago injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Columbus Blue Jackets rated this week at No. 7 and the Chicago Blackhawks sitting at No. 24.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 28-ranked offense (2.62 goals per game) against a Chicago Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.84 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 13.95% rate while the Blackhawks have a 82.35% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Blackhawks were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Sharks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Chicago at -126 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Columbus lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Flyers on February 22. Bettors who backed the Flyers at -121 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

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