Utah Jazz vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an upcoming inter-conference meeting, the Utah Hockey Club is set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Hockey Club is coming off a home win against the Flyers, while the Blue Jackets suffered a road defeat against the Sabres. The Blue Jackets previously defeated Utah 3-2 last week. With Utah being the betting favorite at -149, the question remains whether the Blue Jackets can rebound with a home win. Stay tuned for the full prediction and more NHL predictions.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz -149 | Blue Jackets +130

Spread: Jazz -1.5 (+170) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-200)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 60%.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Hockey Club is embarking on a challenging road trip with four games ahead, as they strive to overcome a recent slump that has seen them fall six points out of a playoff spot. The team has struggled with injuries, resulting in four losses in their last five games. Despite this, Clayton Keller has been a standout player, accumulating four points in the past five games and showcasing a strong performance throughout the season with 57 points. Logan Cooley, a promising 20-year-old center, has been sidelined with an injury and has been placed on IR. Dylan Guenther has returned from injury and has contributed five points in his last five games. Michael Sergachev, a key defenseman, recently returned from a week-long absence. The team has been rotating goalies, with Connor Ingram struggling this season while Karel Vejmelka has been performing well. Utah is ranked 24th in offense, 15th in defense, and has a power ranking of 13. They currently hold a 22-22-9 record for the season.