Saturday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, Columbus and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 32 times.
• So far this season, 23 games Chicago has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.9 goals per game, 0.5999999999999996 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -188

• The Blue Jackets have been victorious in three of their seven games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (42.9%).
• Columbus has had moneyline odds set at -188 or shorter in only one game this season, and lost.
• The Blue Jackets have a 65.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +157

• In Chicago’s 52 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 16 wins.
• The Blackhawks have won 12 games with moneyline odds of +157 or longer (in 33 such games).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win this matchup is 38.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Chicago 2

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus’ top contributors this season with 59 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 8.4%.
• With 21 goals and 34 assists, Kirill Marchenko is one of the top offensive options for Columbus with his 55 points (one per game).
• Sean Monahan has contributed 41 points for Columbus in 41 games this season, scoring on 13.1% of his shots and putting up 14 goals and 27 assists.
• Across 37 games played, Elvis Merzlikins has a goaltending record of 19-14-4. During those games, he’s allowed 111 goals while recording 946 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has totaled 33 assists and 16 goals in 55 games, good for 49 points.
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has racked up 40 total points (0.7 per game), with 12 goals and 28 assists.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 37 points, courtesy of 19 goals (first on team) and 18 assists (fourth).
• Petr Mrazek has a 10-18-2 record this season, with an .896 save percentage (46th in the league). In 31 games, he has 829 saves, and has conceded 96 goals (3.3 goals against average).

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Columbus vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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