The Columbus Blue Jackets (13-13-6) host the Anaheim Ducks (20-12-1) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets have lost five games in a row.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Tuesday’s hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Ducks have registered a 6-4-0 record after putting up 31 total goals (four power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 13.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.

Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-142)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 13-13-6 record overall, with a 6-6-12 record in games that have needed overtime.
Columbus has 15 points (5-5-5) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
Looking at the nine times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-6-2 record, good for four points.
Columbus has lost all four games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 18 games (12-2-4, 28 points).
In the 11 games when Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-2-3 record (15 points).
When it has outshot opponents, Columbus is 6-7-3 (15 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 7-6-3 (17 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have posted a record of 8-1-9 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 20-12-1.
Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
This season the Ducks scored only one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Ducks have scored at least three goals in 23 games, earning 38 points from those contests.
This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in eight games and picked up 13 points with a record of 6-1-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-5-1 (21 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.

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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

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