Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets 12/31/2022 Picks

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets 12/31/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Chicago Blackhawks are back on the road and heading to Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, to face off with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Chicago will try to get back in coming to this match-up after losing two consecutive contests as they will be ending the year with a bang!

The Blackhawks struggled throughout the year with an 8-22-4 record and placed at the bottom of the Central Division. Patrick Kane led Chicago with six goals scored and dished out 20 assists for the year.

Goaltender Petr Mrazek will be at the pipes for his 14th start on the season for the Blackhawks with a 2-9-1 record while allowing 51 goals for the season.

Mrazek posted 4.12 goals against average with a save percentage of .881 this year. He also surrendered a total of 10 goals through his recent three starts while the Chicago Blackhawks have given away an average of 3.71 goals per outing as a team.

The Blackhawks are 1-10 straight up in their last 11 contests and 7-1 SU in their last 8 games versus Columbus. The totals went UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 road outings.

Chicago is 7-0 straight up in their last 7 matches when playing on the road against the Blue Jackets.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Predictions 12/31/2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets are returning home to bounce back from their last road loss by hosting the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Columbus dropped to 10-22-2 and placed in 8th place in the Metropolitan Division after losing seven consecutive matches this season including their recent 1-2 road loss to the New York Islanders last time out.

The Blue Jackets are 8-11-1 at home after winning two of their last 10 contests. Johnny Gaudreau led the way for Columbus with 10 goals scored and dispensed a total of 25 assists this season.

Goalie Joonas Korpisalo will be posting at the goal to protect the net for the Blue Jackets with a 4-6-11 record and gave up 39 goals this year. He relinquished two goals in his last start but stopped 34 shots tried at him.

Korpisalo marked 3.31 goals against average while the Columbus Blue Jackets conceded an average of 4.0 goals per match as a team.

The totals went UNDER in 12 of Columbus’ last 16 games and the Blue Jackets are 0-7 straight up in their last 7 matches played.

The totals went OVER in 4 of Columbus’ last 5 contests played versus Chicago and also went UNDER in 6 of the Blue Jackets’ last 8 home outings.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. The NHL Pick for this contest is Chicago +114.

Both teams have difficulty winning games this season and both are trying to snap their losing streak but the Blackhawks got only a two-game skid while the Blue Jackets have seven to end.

Chicago scored 5 goals when they shut down Columbus in their meeting before Christmas day. Look for the Blackhawks to end a two-game losing streak while the Blue Jackets extend their streak to eight on Saturday.

Prediction, Chicago Blackhawks win 4-2.

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