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NHLThu 19 Nov, 20:00 United States time

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction

United Center

Columbus Blue JacketsAway
2.9 : 2.7
projected goals
Chicago BlackhawksHome
57%Blue Jackets
43%Blackhawks
Eagle safe pickBlackhawks +2
-385

Quick answer

Our prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks is Columbus Blue Jackets to win, with a 57% chance, but it is a close call. We project Columbus Blue Jackets 2.9 and Chicago Blackhawks 2.7. Our best bet is Blackhawks +2 at -385.

Prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets to win
Chance
57%
Projected score
Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Chicago Blackhawks 3
Projected total
5.6 goals
Best bet
Blackhawks +2 at -385

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Blackhawks +2
79% chanceFair price -3852 units
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Eagle bold pick

Blackhawks to win
43% chanceFair price +1351 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Chicago Blackhawks 43% and Columbus Blue Jackets 57%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Chicago Blackhawks won 0 of their last 5 and Columbus Blue Jackets won 2 of their last 5. Columbus Blue Jackets come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Chicago Blackhawks won 5 of their last 10 games at home. Columbus Blue Jackets won 2 of their last 8 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Chicago Blackhawks score 2.1 goals a game and let in 4.0. Columbus Blue Jackets score 2.5 and let in 2.8. Their recent games average 6.0 and 5.3 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Chicago Blackhawks won 0 and Columbus Blue Jackets won 2. The last one ended Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Blackhawks +2 has a 79% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Blackhawksrest between games-2%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks: Columbus Blue Jackets shade it

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

Chicago Blackhawks host Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL on Thu 19 Nov, 20:00 at United Center. Our prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks is Columbus Blue Jackets to win, with a 57% chance, but it is a close call. We project Columbus Blue Jackets 2.9 and Chicago Blackhawks 2.7. Our best bet is Blackhawks +2 at -385.

Chicago Blackhawks form

Chicago Blackhawks have 5 wins and 15 losses in their last 20 games, with 42 goals scored and 79 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, L, L, newest first.

Columbus Blue Jackets form

Columbus Blue Jackets have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 51 goals scored and 56 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 6 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Chicago Blackhawks won 0, Columbus Blue Jackets won 2. Last time out it finished Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0.

Our call

We expect Columbus Blue Jackets to score about 2.9 goals and Chicago Blackhawks about 2.7. That points to Columbus Blue Jackets to win. Our safest bet is Blackhawks +2 at -385. Our bold bet is Blackhawks to win at +135.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

BlackhawksBlue Jackets
Games played2020
Wins510
Losses1510
Goals scored4251
Goals conceded7956
Scored per game2.12.5
Conceded per game4.02.8
Home record5W 5L8W 4L
Away record0W 10L2W 6L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Blackhawks spreadCoversFair
Blackhawks -0.537%+169
Blackhawks +0.554%-116
Blackhawks +1.569%-227
Total goalsOverUnder
4.568%32%
5.552%48%
6.535%65%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Blackhawks +3.5 wins if Blackhawks win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

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Questions people ask

Who will win Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks?

Our prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks is Columbus Blue Jackets to win, with a 57% chance, but it is a close call. We project Columbus Blue Jackets 2.9 and Chicago Blackhawks 2.7. Our best bet is Blackhawks +2 at -385.

What is the projected score for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks?

We project Columbus Blue Jackets 2.9 and Chicago Blackhawks 2.7, about 5.6 goals in total.

How are Chicago Blackhawks playing?

Chicago Blackhawks have 5 wins and 15 losses in their last 20 games, with 42 goals scored and 79 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, L, L, newest first.

How are Columbus Blue Jackets playing?

Columbus Blue Jackets have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 51 goals scored and 56 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 6 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets last met?

It ended Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0. In the last 2 meetings Chicago Blackhawks won 0 and Columbus Blue Jackets won 2.

What is the best bet for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks?

Blackhawks +2 at -385, with a 79% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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