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The Winnipeg Jets (20-8) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-12-3), who have lost three in a row, on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which team we pick to come out on top in Sunday's action on the ice.
The Blue Jackets have a 5-4-1 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 36 total goals (two power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 8.3%) while conceding 37 goals to their opponents.
Jets vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Jets 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Jets (-167)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Jets (-1.5)
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Jets Splits and Trends
- The Jets (20-8 overall) have a 4-0-4 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Winnipeg is 6-1-0 (12 points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Jets registered just one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
- Winnipeg has won both games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-0-0, four points).
- The Jets have scored at least three goals in 19 games (17-2-0, 34 points).
- In the 12 games when Winnipeg has scored a single power-play goal, it went 11-1-0 to register 22 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Winnipeg is undefeated (13-0-0, 26 points).
- The Jets have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 7-8-0 to record 14 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have an 11-12-3 record this season and are 2-3-5 in games that have needed overtime.
- Columbus has earned five points (1-2-3) in its six games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 22 points in their 14 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 6-4-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-7-2 (14 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Blue Jackets went 3-5-1 in those matchups (seven points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Jets Rank | Jets AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.64 | Goals Scored | 3.38 | 8th |
| 2nd | 2.54 | Goals Allowed | 3.65 | 30th |
| 14th | 29.1 | Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| 23rd | 29.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| 3rd | 29.27% | Power Play % | 14.93% | 29th |
| 18th | 79.17% | Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 30th |
Jets vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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