Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - November 27

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The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-9-2, on a three-game winning streak) host the Montreal Canadiens (7-11-3) at Nationwide Arena. The contest on Wednesday, November 27 starts at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Wednesday's game.

In the last 10 contests, the Canadiens are 3-5-2 while scoring 26 total goals (six power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 20.7%). They have conceded 30 goals.

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-188)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets (9-9-2 overall) have a 2-2-4 record in games that have required overtime.
  • Columbus is 1-2-2 (four points) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
  • Columbus finished 1-6-0 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
  • The Blue Jackets are 8-1-1 in the 10 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 17 points).
  • In the 10 games when Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 12 points after finishing 6-4-0.
  • In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 4-6-1 (nine points).
  • The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 3-3-1 (seven points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

  • The Canadiens have posted a record of -3-3 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 7-11-3.
  • Montreal has earned six points (2-0-2) in its four games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Canadiens registered only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
  • Montreal has two points (0-3-2) in five games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Canadiens have earned 13 points in their 11 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal in 13 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-6-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 3-2-0 (six points).
  • The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 4-9-3 to register 11 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blue Jackets Rank Blue Jackets AVG Canadiens AVG Canadiens Rank
7th 3.45 Goals Scored 2.76 21st
29th 3.6 Goals Allowed 3.76 30th
4th 32.2 Shots 23.6 32nd
21st 29.2 Shots Allowed 30.1 24th
19th 18.18% Power Play % 21.43% 10th
19th 77.78% Penalty Kill % 83.33% 8th

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

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