Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
Planning on watching today’s Blue Jackets and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets. Check out BetCoco for Vancouver Canucks – Columbus Blue Jackets odds
Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Blue Jackets and Canucks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Blue Jackets have a record of 2-1. The Blue Jackets also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-0-2.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Blue Jackets offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Columbus posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 6-4 ATS.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Vancouver has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Canucks have an puck line record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-4.
Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
When playing on the road this season, the Blue Jackets have gone 6-10-5, and they are 15-23-9 overall. In the Eastern Conference, Columbus is in 15th place, and in the Metropolitan Division, they are in 8th place. Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 3-7, including a 2-3 record in their last five games. So far this season, Columbus has been the underdog in 43 of their 47 games, and they have gone 14-21-8 in those games.
Through their first 47 games, the Blue Jackets have picked up 39 points. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Columbus has gone 9-23. When playing against other teams in the Metropolitan Division, the Blue Jackets have gone 3-13. In games where they have been the underdog, Columbus has gone 1-2-1 when favored and 14-21-8 overall.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 24th position in the league. So far this year, the Blue Jackets are 5-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-16 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Elvis Merzlikins gets the start and has made 26 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-10, and his save percentage is 0.816%.
At home this season, the Canucks have been nearly unbeatable, going 17-4-2. Their overall record of 32-12-5 has them in first place in the Western Conference and the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, Vancouver has been on a roll, going 8-2.
When favored, the Canucks have gone 20-7-2, and they have been the favorite in 29 of their 49 games. In the Western Conference, Vancouver is in first place and has a conference record of 18-9. Against division opponents, the Canucks have gone 9-4.
On offense, the Canucks are averaging 3.8 goals per game which is 2nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 27th in the league. Looking at how the Canucks’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 7th in power play goals and 16th in shorthanded goals.
Heading into this matchup vs. Columbus, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 34 games in this season. His current record is 25-8, and his save percentage stands at 0.971%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blue Jackets winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Tips
- We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+232)
- The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Phil Di Giuseppe – Lower Body – Out
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Hand – Out
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
- Jack Roslovic – Upper Body – Questionable
- Patrik Laine – Shoulder – Out
- Adam Boqvist – Upper Body – Questionable
