The Columbus Blue Jackets (10-9-3) host the Chicago Blackhawks (8-13-2) at United Center on Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets knocked off the Calgary Flames 5-2 in their last outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
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Here is our prediction for who will capture the win in Sunday's matchup.
In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 3-6-1 while totaling 21 goals against 22 goals conceded. On 18 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (22.2%).
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final result of Blackhawks 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+119)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 10-9-3 record overall, with a 2-3-5 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus has five points (1-2-3) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Columbus finished 1-6-0 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Blue Jackets are 9-1-2 in the 12 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 20 points).
- In the 10 games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 12 points after finishing 6-4-0.
- In the 13 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 5-6-2 (12 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Blue Jackets finished 3-3-1 in those contests (seven points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 2-2-4 record in overtime contests this season and an 8-13-2 overall record.
- Chicago has earned four points (1-4-2) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-7-1 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals eight times, earning 14 points from those matchups (7-1-0).
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded six points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-5-0 (two points) this season.
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 6-8-2 to record 14 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.5 | Goals Scored | 2.48 | 29th |
| 29th | 3.55 | Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 12th |
| 3rd | 31.9 | Shots | 25.8 | 30th |
| 19th | 28.9 | Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 26th |
| 24th | 16.95% | Power Play % | 22.41% | 13th |
| 25th | 76.12% | Penalty Kill % | 79.1% | 16th |
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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