The Columbus Blue Jackets (10-9-3) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (8-13-2) on Sunday, December 1st. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on ESPN+. The Blackhawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jackets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Capitals. Puck drop is set for 3:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus fell to 10-9-3 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Columbus allowed five goals in the first period, with the Capitals scoring just 56 seconds into the game. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets.

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

Chicago improved to 8-13-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Blackhawks not only covered the puck line but also won outright. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.

Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks found the net. Isaak Phillips got things started at 7:03 in the first period.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.

Columbus had 13 giveaways and recorded 10 takeaways. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan notched his 5th assist on Labanc’s second-period goal.

Blackhawks Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense came alive with four goals in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips found the net for the first time this season.

The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play. Connor Bedard contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Chicago had 12 giveaways in the game.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, Columbus couldn’t contain the Capitals, giving up the first five goals of the game, all in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they allowed another late goal at 18:34 in the third period. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 22 shots from Washington.

Chicago Team Defense

Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Defensively, Chicago had 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks led 4-1 late in the 3rd period before allowing a goal with 4 seconds remaining.

Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• In their last ten games at home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Chicago has an puck line mark of 4-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
• The last three games that Columbus was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Blackhawks to defeat the Blue Jackets while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -101, I’m placing a wager on the Blackhawks to win outright.

Our projections have the Blackhawks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blackhawks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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