Seeking best bets for the upcoming game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Columbus and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 15 times this season.
• So far this season, six games Chicago has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.0 goals per game, 0.5199999999999996 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.5 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -117

• The Blue Jackets have been listed as a moneyline favorite two times this season (they went 0-2 in those games).
• Columbus has had moneyline odds of -117 or shorter in only two games this season, and lost both.
• The Blue Jackets’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.9% in this contest.

Blackhawks Moneyline: -102

• In 20 games as the moneyline underdog, Chicago has achieved the upset seven times.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are -102 or longer, they have won seven games out of 19 opportunities.
• Chicago has a 50.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Columbus 3

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus’ leading contributors this season with 24 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.5%.
• Kirill Marchenko has nine goals and 14 assists for Columbus to compile 23 total points (one per game).
• Columbus’ scoring effort is aided by Sean Monahan’s 23 points. He’s contributed 13 assists.
• In 14 games played this season, Elvis Merzlikins (7-5-2) has given up 43 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has totaled 13 assists and four goals in 23 games, good for 17 points.
• Ryan Donato’s 14 points this season, including 10 goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Teuvo Teravainen has six goals and five assists, for a season point total of 11.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 7-9-1 in 17 games this season, conceding 45 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 460 saves and a .911 save percentage, 18th in the league.

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Columbus vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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