Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets 02/23/2021 Picks, Predictions and Previews

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets 02/23/2021 – Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets are all set to battle from Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Blackhawks are holding the fourth spot in the Central Division play and look forward to rebound from their last defeat. As for the Blackhawks, they will enter this game with the same losing record. Columbus Blue Jackets are holding the fifth spot in the Central Division play and they have a long way to make up for their loss. The top sportsbooks predictions are up and running as these two teams battle to increase their conference record.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets 02/23/2021

When: Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 PM ET

Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Stream: NHL.TV

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets 02/23/2021 Betting Odds:

Team	PUCKLINE	TOTAL	ML
Chicago Blackhawks	+1 (-182)	5.5 o (-125)	+115
Columbus Blue Jackets	-1 (+185)	5.5 u (-111)	-138

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— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) February 22, 2021

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are holding a 12-3-2 record this season and they are trailing the Lightning in the third spot. The Blackhawks were unable to do much in their last game as they lost against the Hurricanes with a final score of 5-3. Chicago’s offensive unit is touching 2.89 goals per game. From the defensive end, they are surrendering 2.84 goals to opponents. With their penalty kill the Blackhawks are touching a solid 80 percent. Chicago will still need to do more if they need to reach the top.

Players to watch: P. Kane RW (G 8, A 18, PTS 26), A. DeBrincat LW (G 9, A 9, PTS 18), D. Kubalik LW (G 5, A 9, PTS 14).

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets are holding a 9-6-4 record on the season and they are one step ahead of the Stars. In their last game, they lost against the Predators with a final score of 4-2. Columbus is touching an average of 2.84 goals per game with their scoring offense. From the defensive end, they are surrendering 3.32 goals to opponents. The Blue Jackets are decent with their penalty kill with an average of close to 74 percent per game.

Players to watch: O. Bjorkstrand RW (G 4, A 10, PTS 14), C. Atkinson RW (G 7, A 7, PTS 14), N. Foligno LW (G 4, A 6, PTS 10).

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Predictions

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Blackhawks

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games.
Chicago is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
Blackhawks are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Columbus.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago’s last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus.

Blue Jackets

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus’ last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus’ last 6 games against Chicago.
Blue Jackets are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games played in February.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus’ last 9 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus’ last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago.

Blackhawks vs Blue Jackets Betting Picks

The online betting predictions are clearly in favor of Columbus Blue Jackets to win this game and cover the spread. The Blue Jackets are in desperate need of a victory and they will do their best to make it past the Blackhawks. Look for the Blue Jackets to win with a decent score.

Score Prediction: Blue Jackets 2, Blackhawks 1.