The Columbus Blue Jackets (5-6-2) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (4-7-2) on Sunday, November 10th. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Ducks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Ducks

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus fell to 5-6-2 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, as underdogs on the puck line, couldn’t cover, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Columbus gave up 5 goals in the first period, and didn’t score until 0:49 into the second. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each found the net for the Blue Jackets.

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks fell to 4-7-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the 10:16 mark of the third period, when Brock McGinn found the net. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

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

Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and did not score on the power play. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists after contributing on Labanc’s goal.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Anaheim took 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added another, also his second, on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.

The Ducks had 16 giveaways and were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period, when McGinn got them on the board. Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season on McGinn’s goal, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late power-play goal.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. They also allowed a late goal at the 1:26 mark of the 3rd period. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 15 saves. The Blue Jackets’ defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.

Anaheim Team Defense

Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period and another late in the second, all before their first goal in the third. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks’ defense also tallied 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Blue Jackets vs Ducks Trends

• Although Columbus has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 3-7. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• Although Anaheim has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-4. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 2-8 and an puck line mark of 5-5.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 4-6.

Blue Jackets vs Ducks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Ducks to take down the Blue Jackets at home. With the moneyline currently at -120, I’m placing my bet on the Ducks straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Ducks manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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