Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming contest (Sunday at 6:00 PM ET) between the Winnipeg Jets and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Canada Life Centre? Below, we submit our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Jets vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.6 goals)

• This season, Winnipeg games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 13 times.
• There have been 21 Columbus games with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 7.0 goals per game, 1.02 more than the total for this contest.
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Jets Moneyline: -235

• The Jets have won 94.4% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (17-1).
• Winnipeg has had moneyline odds of -235 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Jets have an implied probability of 70.1% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +192

• In Columbus’ 22 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has nine wins.
• The Blue Jackets have three victories in games with moneyline odds of +192 or longer (in six chances).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win this game is 34.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Winnipeg 4, Columbus 2

Jets Points Leaders

• One of Winnipeg’s top offensive players this season is Kyle Connor, who has recorded 32 points in 28 games.
• Mark Scheifele is another of Winnipeg’s top contributors currently with 30 total points (14 goals and 16 assists) to his name.
• On 61 shots (for nine goals) and 16 assists, Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded 25 points this season.
• Connor Hellebuyck (17-5-0) has a 2.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .925 for Winnipeg.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a key offensive option for Columbus, with 27 points this season. He has put up eight goals and 19 assists in 26 games.
• Kirill Marchenko’s 25 points this season, including 10 goals and 15 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Sean Monahan has scored eight goals and contributed 14 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 22.
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins is 8-7-2 this season, amassing 417 saves and permitting 52 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .889 save percentage (50th in the league).

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Winnipeg vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Venue: Canada Life Centre

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