The Anaheim Ducks (20-13-2), who average 3.43 goals per game to rank third in the league, host the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-14-6) on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets’ 32nd-ranked defense is conceding 3.5 goals per game.
Anaheim was handed an 8-3 defeat at home its last time out on Dec. 19 against the Dallas Stars.
Columbus played at home in its last game on Dec. 18, and fell 5-2 against the Minnesota Wild.
Here is everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s hockey matchup.
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds and betting lines
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Favorite: Ducks (-116)Underdog: Blue Jackets (-104)Over/under: 6.5Ducks vs. Blue Jackets game info and start timeDate: Saturday, December 20, 2025Time: 10 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Ducks stats and trendsIn nine games as the moneyline favorite this season, Anaheim has won five of those games.In nine games with moneyline odds lower than -116 this season, the Ducks have won five times.There is a 53.7% chance that Anaheim wins this contest, per the moneyline.Anaheim has combined with its opponent to put up more than 6.5 goals in 22 of 35 games this season.Over the past 10 games, the Ducks have secured 70.0% of the possible points with a 5-4-1 record.They have scored 30 goals over that span.On the defensive end, the Ducks have allowed 36 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.Blue Jackets stats and trendsThe Blue Jackets have been an underdog in 24 games this season, with six upset wins (25.0%).Columbus has won five of its 20 games when it is the underdog by -104 or longer on the moneyline.The moneyline for this contest implies a 51.0% chance for the Blue Jackets to win.In 50.0% of Columbus’ previous games this season (17/34), the teams combined to score more than Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.In their last 10 matchups, the Blue Jackets have gone 3-5-2 to earn 55.0% of the possible points.They have averaged 3.1 goals per game (31 total) during that span.Over on the defensive end, the Blue Jackets have given up 3.7 goals per game (37 total) over those 10 outings.