If you’re seeking best bets for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ upcoming contest against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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)

• This season, Columbus games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under 15 times.
• Six of Chicago’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Blue Jackets score 3.50 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.48, adding up to 0.5 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s total is 0.0 less than the 6.5 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -117

• The Blue Jackets have been a moneyline favorite two times this season (they went 0-2 in those games).
• Columbus has had moneyline odds of -117 or shorter in just two games this season, and lost both.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Blue Jackets have a 53.9% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: -102

• In Chicago’s 20 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has seven wins.
• 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

• A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has recorded 24 points.
• With nine goals and 14 assists, Kirill Marchenko is one of the top offensive options for Columbus with his 23 points (1.0 per game).
• Through 22 games, Sean Monahan has proven himself as a scoring option for Columbus. He has 20 points (seven goals and 13 assists).
• As Columbus’ top goalie, Elvis Merzlikins has recorded 7 wins and 5 losses this season while giving up 43 goals with 358 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard has scored four goals (0.2 per game) and collected 13 assists (0.6 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 17 total points (0.7 per game).
• 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 Columbus.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 7-9-1 on the season, giving up 45 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 460 saves with 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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