For the upcoming matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Columbus and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 19 times.
• This season, seven of Anaheim’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.83 less than the total set for this contest.
• The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.1 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -166

• In the three times this season the Blue Jackets have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 1-2 in those games.
• Columbus has had moneyline odds of -166 or shorter in only one game this season, and lost.
• The Blue Jackets have a 62.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Ducks Moneyline: +140

• Anaheim has seven wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 24 times).
• The Ducks have won four games with moneyline odds of +140 or longer (in 18 such games).
• Anaheim’s implied probability to win is 41.7% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Anaheim 2

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski has been imperative to Columbus’ offense this season, racking up 30 points in 29 games.
• Kirill Marchenko has 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 79 shots (for nine goals) and 16 assists, Sean Monahan has recorded 25 points this season.
• In 19 games played this season, Elvis Merzlikins (9-8-2) has allowed 58 goals.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Anaheim’s Troy Terry has totaled 14 assists and eight goals in 28 games, good for 22 points.
• Ryan Strome’s 14 points this season, including five goals and nine assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Anaheim.
• Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano has 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) this season.
• Anaheim’s Lukas Dostal is 6-8-3 this season, collecting 530 saves and allowing 46 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .920 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).

Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Ducks’ Schedule

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Columbus vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 7:00 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: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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