"The Blue Jackets have won 12 of their 16 games when favored on the moneyline this season (75.0%). Columbus has played as a moneyline favorite of -148 or shorter in only two games this season, and won both. Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Blue Jackets' implied win probability is 59.7%. In 25 of 52 matches this season, Columbus and its opponent have combined to finish above 6.5 goals."
"This season the Blackhawks have been an underdog 51 times, and won 21, or 41.2%, of those games. Chicago has gone 15-22, a 40.5% win rate, when it's been set as an underdog of +123 or more by sportsbooks this season. The implied probability of a win by the Blackhawks, based on the moneyline, is 44.8%. Chicago has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 22 of 54 games this season."
Sportsbooks list the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -148 moneyline favorite against the Chicago Blackhawks, with Chicago at +123. Columbus has won 12 of 16 games as a favorite this season and has played as a -148-or-shorter favorite twice, winning both; the implied Columbus win probability is 59.7%. Columbus and opponents have exceeded 6.5 goals in 25 of 52 games. Chicago has been an underdog 51 times, winning 21 (41.2%), and is 15-22 as a +123-or-longer underdog; the implied Chicago win probability is 44.8%. Chicago and opponents have combined for over 6.5 goals in 22 of 54 games. Injuries listed include Brendan Smith (leg, out) for Columbus and Shea Weber (ankle, out for season) for Chicago. The prediction favors Chicago (+123) to win and recommends betting the under at 6.5 goals.
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