Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 12/20

The Columbus Blue Jackets will travel to the Honda Center to take on the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 10:00 PM. The Blue Jackets hold a record of 14-14-6, while the Ducks stand at 20-13-2. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+ as these teams battle it out in the NHL Regular Season.

Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine: -116. The Ducks have a better home record with 20 wins and 13 losses. This gives them an edge over the Blue Jackets, who have struggled on the road.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.5 (-128). Both teams have shown they can score, with recent games seeing high goal totals. The Ducks’ last game ended with 11 total goals, suggesting a high-scoring potential.

Team Trends

  • The Anaheim Ducks hold a home record of 20-13-2 this season.
  • Columbus Blue Jackets have a division record of 2-8 this season.
  • In their last meeting on December 16, 2025, the Blue Jackets won 4-3 against the Ducks.
  • The Blue Jackets’ head coach is Dean Evason, and they play in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.
  • The Ducks’ head coach is Joel Quenneville, and they are part of the Western Pacific Division.

Blue Jackets vs Ducks Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are heading to the Honda Center for a game against the Anaheim Ducks. The Blue Jackets have a record of 14-14-6, while the Ducks are at 20-13-2. This NHL Regular Season game will be on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 10:00 PM.

Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets aim to improve their standing, and the Ducks look to maintain their momentum. Both teams are ready to put on a show for their fans.

Anaheim Ducks: Key Players and Performance

The Anaheim Ducks have a strong lineup of skaters this season. Leo Carlsson leads the team with 41 points from 17 goals and 24 assists in 35 games. Cutter Gauthier follows closely with 36 points, including 18 goals and 18 assists. Troy Terry has been a valuable player for the Ducks, contributing 35 points with 10 goals and 25 assists. Beckett Sennecke adds depth with 28 points and 34 hits. Chris Kreider has also played a key role with 22 points and 27 hits. In the net, Lukas Dostal has been the primary goalie for the Ducks. He has 12 wins in 20 games, making 501 saves. Ville Husso and Petr Mrazek have also contributed with solid performances in their appearances.

Columbus Blue Jackets: Key Contributors and Goaltending

The Columbus Blue Jackets have several key players this season. Zach Werenski leads with 38 points in 34 games. He has 13 goals and 25 assists, showing strong performance on defense. Kirill Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov are important players for the team. Marchenko has 26 points, with 10 goals and 16 assists. Voronkov adds 22 points and has made 53 hits, contributing to the team’s physical play. In goal, Jet Greaves is the main goalie for the Blue Jackets. He has 8 wins in 22 games, making 575 saves. Elvis Merzlikins has also played, securing 6 wins in 13 games.

Final Betting Pick

The Anaheim Ducks have a strong home record with 20 wins and 13 losses. This gives them an advantage over the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have struggled on the road. The Ducks have shown they can score, as seen in their recent game against the Dallas Stars, which ended with a total of 11 goals. This suggests that the Ducks can capitalize on their home ice advantage and score effectively.

For the over/under prediction, choosing over 6.5 goals seems reasonable. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently. The Ducks’ last game had a total of 11 goals, and the Blue Jackets have also seen high goal totals in their recent games. With both teams having players capable of scoring, a high-scoring game is likely. This makes the over 6.5 goals a solid pick for this game.


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