Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Blue Jackets

The Anaheim Ducks meet the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

The Ducks and the Blue Jackets don’t look capable of passing the 6.5 goal line. It leads us to make an Unders prediction, with odds of -105 currently on offer.

Anaheim Ducks won their previous game by a 4-1 scoreline. It was on the road against New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Cutter Gauthier registered two goals, with Jackson LaCombe and Pavel Mintyukov also finding the net. Goalie Lukas Dostal was red hot in the net, stopping 26 shots (.963).

Columbus Blue Jackets were beaten 3-2 at Nationwide Arena in their last game. This loss at home to Vegas Golden Knights was their fifth straight defeat. Charlie Coyle and Yegor Chinakhov scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Ducks have beaten the Blue Jackets in the last two encounters. They won 4-2 at Honda Center and triumphed 4-3 (OT) at Nationwide Arena. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Ducks have won eight.

Starting Goalies

Ville Husso (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-7-1	3	.898	0
23/24	9-5-2	3.55	.892	0

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-12-8	2.7	.908	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 31.9 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have been giving up 3.4 goals from 27.5 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.8%.

Leo Carlsson is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Beckett Sennecke recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ville Husso have a 3.16 goal against average with a .888 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.1 goals from 30.9 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 72.5%.

The top points scorer is Zach Werenski with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, while Sean Monahan is next best after registering 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.63 GAA with a .908 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s every chance that we will see a low combined goals total for this NHL encounter. We’ll therefore shoot for Unders and this is available at an eye-catching -105.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Ducks vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Ducks games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Ducks games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games.

Under 6.5 Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

The best sportsbooks will allow you to shoot for bigger odds on your Under bet. By moving the line and going for a lower Total, there’s the chance to get more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Werenski Over 0.5 Assists -164

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets) has finished with one assist or more in 4 straight home games. We can therefore place a Player Assists wager at an eye-catching -164 in the hope that our pick covers the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ducks 4 - 1 Blue Jackets

An exciting bet could be a 4-1 victory in favor of the Ducks at odds of +2000. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Ducks

Blue Jackets

1-0

Ducks

+7000

Blue Jackets

+7000

2-0

Ducks

+6600

Blue Jackets

+6000

2-1

Ducks

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1800

3-0

Ducks

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4000

3-1

Ducks

+2400

Blue Jackets

+2200

3-2

Ducks

+1000

Blue Jackets

+950

4-0

Ducks

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4500

4-1

Ducks

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1600

4-2

Ducks

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1500

4-3

Ducks

+1050

Blue Jackets

+950

5-0

Ducks

+9000

Blue Jackets

+6600

5-1

Ducks

+3300

Blue Jackets

+2400

5-2

Ducks

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1500

5-3

Ducks

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1900

5-4

Ducks

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1600

6-0

Ducks

+13000

Blue Jackets

+9000

6-1

Ducks

+7000

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-2

Ducks

+3500

Blue Jackets

+2500

6-3

Ducks

+2900

Blue Jackets

+2200

6-4

Ducks

+4000

Blue Jackets

+3500

6-5

Ducks

+4000

Blue Jackets

+3500

7-0

Ducks

+4000

Blue Jackets

+13000

7-1

Ducks

+11000

Blue Jackets

+7500

7-2

Ducks

+9000

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-3

Ducks

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4000

7-4

Ducks

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-5

Ducks

+9000

Blue Jackets

+7500

7-6

Ducks

+9000

Blue Jackets

+8000

8-1

Ducks

+9000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-2

Ducks

+14000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-3

Ducks

+13000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-4

Ducks

+11000

Blue Jackets

+8000

8-5

Ducks

+12000

Blue Jackets

+10000

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Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Columbus Blue Jackets are regarded as having a 60% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -147. For those wanting to back Anaheim Ducks, you will find +122 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -128.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Ducks

+122

Blue Jackets

-147

3-Way Moneyline

Ducks

+180

Tie

+340

Blue Jackets

+112

Puck Line

Ducks +1.5

-192

Blue Jackets -1.5

+156

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+104

Over 6.5

-128

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

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