There are a variety of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Vancouver Canucks matching up with the Columbus Blue Jackets at 10:00 PM ET on Friday, December 6. To get you ready to make a wager or put together a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.

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Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• Vancouver and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 15 times this season.
• This season, 20 of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Canucks score 3.25 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.44, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.8 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Canucks Moneyline: -243

• In the 16 times this season the Canucks have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 11-5 in those games.
• Vancouver has had three games with moneyline odds of -243 or shorter, and claimed a victory each time.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Canucks have a 70.8% chance to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +197

• In Columbus’ 21 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has nine wins.
• The Blue Jackets have three wins in games when their odds are +197 or longer on the moneyline (in six opportunities).
• Columbus’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 33.7% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vancouver 4, Columbus 3

Canucks Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Vancouver, Quinn Hughes has put up 29 points.
• Elias Pettersson is another of Vancouver’s top contributors currently with 23 total points (seven goals and 16 assists) to his name.
• On 56 shots (for eight goals) and 13 assists, Conor Garland has contributed 21 points this season.
• In the 18 games Kevin Lankinen has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 25th in the league.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Columbus’ Zachary Werenski has recorded 19 assists and eight goals in 25 games, good for 27 points.
• Kirill Marchenko’s 24 points this season, including 10 goals and 14 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 22 points, courtesy of eight goals (second on team) and 14 assists (second).
• Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 8-6-2 in 16 games this season, conceding 48 goals (three goals against average) with 405 saves and an .894 save percentage, 41st in the league.

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Vancouver vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Venue: Rogers Arena

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