Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks 3/17/23 – The Columbus Blue Jackets will travel to Honda Center to take on the Anaheim Ducks. Columbus boasts a record of 21-38-7 while Anaheim boasts an even record of 22-36-10. These teams have already met once this season, with Anaheim taking home the victory. The NHL betting odds are in favor of a win for the Anaheim Ducks in this game.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks
Date & Time: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Honda Center
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Odds
Blue Jackets
Moneyline: +117
Puckline: +1.5 (-213)
Total: 6.5 over (-125)
Ducks
Moneyline: -145
Puckline: -1.5 (+169)
Total: 6 under (+113)
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets is on the back end of a back-to-back road trip, and their offense has been struggling recently. Six out of their last 10 games saw two or fewer goals scored for Columbus; they rank 29th in goals per game and 25th in shots per game respectively. Defensively and goaltending have been terrible this season for Columbus; they rank 29th against goals against per game and 30th for shots against per game respectively. Columbus currently sits last in the Metropolitan division and won’t make the playoffs.
Anaheim Ducks was an underdog in their last game against the New York Islanders and ultimately fell 6-3. Kevin Shattenkirk scored twice, Max Jones added a goal, and John Gibson allowed six goals on 33 shots faced. This offense has not been great for Anaheim this season – they rank 31st in goals per game and 28th in shots per game while scoring three or fewer goals seven out of nine times this year. Defensively and goaltending have both been poor for them this year; Anaheim ranks last in both goals against per game and shots against per contest, leaving Anaheim second last in Pacific Division with no chance at making playoffs.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Against the Spread
Over is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 overall. Over is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 road games. Under is 5-1-1 in Blue Jackets last 7 Friday games. Blue Jackets are 2-8 in their last 10 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Ducks last 4 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Ducks are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-1-1 in Ducks last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 9-3-1 in Ducks last 13 home games.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Free Pick
This game features two of the worst teams in the league and neither have a realistic chance to make the playoffs. With home advantage and Columbus on the tail end of a road back-to-back, the Anaheim Ducks will likely come out on top as predicted by the best NHL betting forums.
Free Pick: Anaheim Ducks -1.5 (+169)
