The Columbus Blue Jackets (14-14-6), losers of three road games in a row, visit the Anaheim Ducks (20-13-2) at Honda Center on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s our pick for which club will secure the win in Saturday’s hockey action.
During the last 10 outings for the Blue Jackets (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 31 goals while their defense has allowed 37 goals. They have registered 27 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (22.2%).
Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Ducks 4, Blue Jackets 2.
Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-115)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)
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Ducks Splits and Trends
The Ducks have a 20-13-2 record overall, with an 8-2-10 record in matchups that have required overtime.
Anaheim is 6-3-2 (14 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Ducks scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
Anaheim finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
The Ducks are 19-5-1 in the 25 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 39 points).
In the eight games when Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-1-1 to register 13 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Anaheim is 10-5-1 (21 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 10-5-1 to record 21 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
The Blue Jackets have a 7-6-13 record in overtime games this season and a 14-14-6 overall record.
In the 16 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in nine games and have gone 1-6-2 (four points).
Columbus failed to win all five games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 19 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (13-2-4).
This season, Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 15 points with a record of 6-2-3.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 7-8-3 (17 points).
The Blue Jackets’ opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Blue Jackets finished 7-6-3 in those matchups (17 points).
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Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
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