Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets Matchup

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  • The Blue Jackets travel to Winnipeg looking for a win.
  • Columbus is 22nd in power play goals this season.
  • The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
  • The Jets have a 20-8-0 so far this season.
  • Winnipeg is 5th in power play goals this season.
  • The Jets are coming off a 7-4 win vs. the Lightning.

Blue Jackets vs Jets Preview

Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Jets game? Catch the action at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as the Jets hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets vs. Jets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Winnipeg Jets
  • Where: Winnipeg at Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds WPG -1.5, CBJ +159 | WPG -189 O/U 6

Blue Jackets Preview: Can the Blue Jackets Pull Off a Win at Winnipeg?

Columbus fell to 11-12-3 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9. Columbus, as the underdog, also failed to cover the puck line. Their two goals came in the second period, but the Capitals had already scored six by then.

Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.

Columbus had 13 giveaways and recorded their second goal with 5:24 left in the second period. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the year, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd assist.

Columbus' defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period. They gave up another in the second and one more late in the third, leading to a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. Defensively, the Blue Jackets had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.

Jets Preview: Will Winnipeg Come Through as Home Favorites?

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 20-8-0. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

All seven of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players, and they had to rally from a 2-0 deficit in the first period. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period when Dylan Samberg scored to make it 5-4.

The Jets’ offense came alive in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with seven different players finding the net. After trailing 2-0, Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his third goal of the season. Logan Stanley added his first goal of the year, and Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his first of the season.

Nikolaj Ehlers netted his ninth goal, while Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his fourth, both on empty nets. Josh Morrissey picked up two assists, bringing his total to 13 for the season. The Jets fired 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists.

Defensively, the Jets struggled early, giving up the first two goals of the game and another to tie it at 3-3. They also allowed the Lightning to make it 4-4 in the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Blue Jackets vs Jets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Columbus has an puck line mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 4 goals per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jets have a straight up record of 1-4 and an puck line mark of 1-4.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.

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