Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, NHL Odds
The Blue Jackets visit the Jets in what will be the second game of a back-to-back for Columbus. On Monday, Columbus beat Montreal 4-3 in a shootout to collect their third win in their last four games, and also furthered a five-game point streak.
The host Jets are glad to be home, where they have not played since Nov. 1. Winnipeg got off to a great start to its season. But the six-game road trip over the last two and a half weeks was not kind to them as they went 1-4-1. This should be a different-looking, more energized Jets team back in the friendly confines.
Winnipeg is a -185 favourite to win on the NHL odds, with the total set at 6.5.
Blue Jackets vs. Jets NHL Betting Odds
The Jets have been the favourite in all but two games this season; Tuesday will be no different. The Blue Jackets being underdogs has held for the most part, as they are 5-9-2 as outright underdogs.
It is a high game total of 6.5 goals. The Over has hit in four out of Columbus’ last six games, as well as in six out of Winnipeg’s last nine games. The Over is trending for both teams, and the total certainly reflects those trends.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets also had a road trip in which they did not fare too well. Earlier this month, Columbus went 1-3-1 against less-than-stellar opponents. They bounced back once they got home to the tune of a 2-0-1 three-game homestand. But they have their work cut out for them, going back on the road for their second game in as many nights.
Tuesday’s game begins a four-game road trip in which Columbus will play Winnipeg, Toronto, Detroit, and Washington. The Blue Jackets are keeping pace just fine in the Eastern Conference. But if this road trip looks anything like the last, they may find themselves playing catch-up. They could really use a point or two on Tuesday.
Winnipeg Jets
After a great October, the Jets have not quite sustained in November. They come into this game 3-4-0 in November, with all four losses being in their last six games. There is hardly cause for concern. This Jets team has been remarkably consistent in the regular season for the better part of a decade now. However, they would love to put an end to this slump.
As mentioned, getting home should be good for the Jets. They have won 15 out of their last 20 home games dating back to last season, when they were the second-best home team all year. With their next five games coming against Columbus, Carolina, Minnesota, Washington, and Carolina again, Winnipeg knows that these points are valuable and will bring a good effort to collect them.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Blue Jackets vs. Jets?
Returning home from a long road trip and having an extra two days of rest bodes well for the Jets. Winnipeg appears to be the better team anyway, which is reflected by the game lines, regardless of their recent slump. With a win over Calgary on Saturday, Winnipeg has now won two out of its last three.
A 3-1 Jets win should have Winnipeg fully back into the form fans have come to expect.
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