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The Columbus Blue Jackets (13-15-6) host the Montreal Canadiens (14-16-3), who have won three straight, on Monday, December 23 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Monday's game.
The Canadiens are 6-4-0 in the past 10 contests, scoring 31 total goals (eight power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have allowed 29 goals to their opponents.
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-134)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets are 2-6-8 in overtime contests on their way to a 13-15-6 overall record.
- Columbus is 1-2-6 (eight points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
- Columbus finished 1-7-0 in the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Blue Jackets are 12-4-4 in the 20 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 28 points).
- In the 16 games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 8-6-2 to register 18 points.
- In the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 7-7-3 (17 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 4-7-3 to record 11 points.
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a record of 14-16-3 this season and are 3-3-6 in overtime matchups.
- In the eight games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
- This season the Canadiens scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Montreal has earned six points (2-6-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Canadiens have earned 23 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Montreal has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 19 games and picked up 24 points with a record of 11-6-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 7-3-0 (14 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 22 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.26 | Goals Scored | 2.91 | 19th |
| 31st | 3.62 | Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 29th |
| 5th | 30.4 | Shots | 24.6 | 32nd |
| 20th | 29 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| 23rd | 17.58% | Power Play % | 22.43% | 12th |
| 27th | 73.53% | Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 9th |
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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