The Anaheim Ducks (12-28-5) travel to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-29-2) Thursday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Ducks are on an 0-4-1 skid, last winning on Jan. 6 in a 5-4 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks. The team last won on the road Dec. 17 in Edmonton, topping the Oilers 4-3 in regulation as the Over cashed. The Over is 6-0 in the last 6 games for the Ducks overall.
The Blue Jackets have dropped 2 in a row, and 5 of the last 6 games. They have just 2 total goals in the previous 2 losses, and Columbus is averaging just 1.8 goals per game (GPG) across the previous 6 contests overall.
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