Vancouver Canucks (29-11-3) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (13-21-9)
January 15, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Columbus Blue Jackets +210 / Vancouver Canucks -270; Over/Under: 6.5
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The Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Nationwide Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Canucks vs Blue Jackets prediction
Canucks Look for Sixth Straight Win
The Canucks are playing really heading into this game and they have won five straight games. In the last game against the Buffalo Sabres, it wasn’t the best game but the defense didn’t give up any goals and they ended up winning 1-0. The Canucks are averaging 3.84 goals while their defense is giving up 2.54 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 4th. J.T. Miller has scored 19 goals and added 39 assists so far this season. Three different players have put up at least 50 points.
Blue Jackets Coming Off Bad Defensive Game
The Blue Jackets faced off against the Seattle Kraken in the last game and they scored four goals, but the defense gave up seven goals and that led to the defeat. Kirill Marchenko scored a goal and added an assist. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.0 goals while their defense is giving up 3.74 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd while the defense is ranked 31st. Johnny Gaudreau has scored seven goals so far this season and added 19 assists.
Canucks vs Blue Jackets Betting Prediction
The Canucks on the season are averaging 3.83 goals which is the best in all of the league. The Canucsk defense has often been overlooked and they are currently ranked 4th in the league. The Blue Jackets offense is going to really struggle here, and that is going to be the difference here as the Cancusks are going to get the job done here. Back the Canucks on the puck line to cash here.
