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Utah Hockey Club Faces Tough Challenge Against Columbus Blue Jackets After Recent Struggles

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 vs Columbus Stats

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

The Columbus Blue Jackets are currently in a tight battle for a playoff spot in the NHL. Despite slipping out of a wildcard position by just one point, they have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. The team has won three of their past five games but suffered recent losses to the Stars and Sabres. Key players like Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko have been performing well, while Sean Monahan remains out with an injury. The team is facing goaltending challenges, with Elvis Merzlikins as the #1 goalie. Columbus ranks 5th in offense, averaging 3.31 goals per game, but struggles in defense, giving up an average of 3.31 goals per game. They have an overall record of 26-21-7 and currently have a power ranking of 7. In their recent matchup, Utah went 1-2-0 against Columbus.

Struggling Utah Hockey Club Faces Tough Challenge Against Strong Columbus Blue Jackets

The Utah Hockey Club is currently facing challenges, having lost four of their last five games and falling six points behind a playoff position. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been performing well despite being on the road for eight of their last 10 games, with a 3-2 record in their last five games. Utah is currently dealing with injuries, including Logan Cooley, their second-highest scorer, being sidelined. They have struggled to score, managing two goals or fewer in four of their last five games, including a recent loss to the Blue Jackets. On the other hand, the Blue Jackets have been strong defensively at home, allowing two goals or fewer in four of their last five home games. With a five-game home winning streak, the Blue Jackets are expected to secure another victory in their upcoming matchup.

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