Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Odds Picks & Prediction
Two NHL teamsnear the basement of their respective conference standings meet late Friday night. The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their NHL schedule trip West by visiting the Anaheim Ducks.
The Blue Jackets’ trip features an overtime win against the Sharks and a loss to the Kings. Meanwhile, their 49 points and 21-39-7 record are the worst in the NHL standings.
There is sometimes truth that when two equally bad teams meet, it can produce some of the most entertaining NHL games. The Ducks have had their struggles with 54 points, tied for second worst in the West, and a 22-36-10 record.
Here is a breakdown of the odds, an analysis of each team, and a Blue Jackets vs Ducks picks.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Anaheim Ducks Odds
The NHL odds show the Ducks are favored at -125 on the moneyline while the Blue Jackets are +105. The Ducks’ puck line is -1.5 (+190), while the Blue Jackets’ puck line is +1.5 (-230). The over/under is set at 6.5 goals with -120 odds on the over and even odds on the under.
The Blue Jackets’ implied team total is 3.5 goals, with +110 odds on the over and -150 odds on the under. The Ducks’ implied team total is 3.5 goals, with -110 odds on the over and -130 odds on the under. It makes for an odd one of our Blue Jackets vs Ducks picks, given how the teams have fared.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Anaheim Ducks Information
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks
Location of the Game: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA.
Date and Time: Friday, March 17, 2023, 10:00 PM ET.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
Columbus Blue Jackets
It is rather appalling that the Columbus Blue Jackets standings have looked so different in the last four seasons. Being near the basement after 81 points last season, which came after 48 points, then 81 points and a playoff berth, is rather polarizing. It has not been good for those making NHL expert picks.
Recent additions to the NHL injury report include center Sean Kuraly, who is out with an oblique injury, and goalie Elvis Merzlikins who is out indefinitely with an illness that has reached a week now.
As one might suspect, the Blue Jackets are not good on either end of the ice. They are 30th on defense, though in, allowing 3.8 goals per game and 35.1 shots per game. Their penalty kill is 20th at 76.7%. They score 2.6 goals per game, which is 29th, and are 25th with 29.4 shots per game. Their power play is 27th at 18.1%.
NHL player stats show two left-wingers have had the most success. Johnny Gaudreau (62 points, 45 assists) and Patrik Laine (46) are the top two in points among five players with at least 30. Boone Jenner’s 22 goals lead the team.
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks had a short winning streak but have since lost five of their last seven games. But they are scoring with an average of 2.71 goals per game in that stretch, and at least three over the last three, Anaheim Ducks stats show.
The offense has been brutal, ranking 31st at 2.5 goals per game for the season, 28th at 28.8 shots per game, and 30th on the power play at 16.3%.
Defensively, it doesn’t get much better, ranking last in allowing 4.0 goals per game and 39.0 shots per game. They are 29th at killing off 73.0% of power plays.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Picks
There could be some sloppy hockey here. Those making NHL picks and making their bets available show 73% are on the Ducks to win and 51% are on the under.
That probably makes sense, given trends, and it will also be one of our Blue Jackets vs Ducks picks.
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