Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - December 23 | Rock 101

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The Columbus Blue Jackets (13-15-6) host the Montreal Canadiens (14-16-3, winners of three straight) at Nationwide Arena. The game on Monday, December 23 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Monday's hockey action.

The Canadiens have put up a 6-4-0 record in their last 10 contests. They have scored 31 total goals (eight power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%) while giving up 29 goals to their opponents.

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-134)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets (13-15-6 overall) have a 2-6-8 record in games that have needed overtime.
Columbus is 1-2-6 (eight points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
Columbus finished 1-7-0 in the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals 20 times, and are 12-4-4 in those games (to register 28 points).
In the 16 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 18 points after finishing 8-6-2.
In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 7-7-3 (17 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 4-7-3 to register 11 points.

Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have a record of 14-16-3 this season and are 3-3-6 in overtime matchups.
In the eight games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
When Montreal has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-6-2 record).
The Canadiens have scored at least three goals 18 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (11-6-1).
This season, Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal in 19 games and registered 24 points with a record of 11-6-2.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 7-3-0 (14 points).
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 7-12-3 to record 17 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blue Jackets Rank	Blue Jackets AVG		Canadiens AVG	Canadiens Rank
10th	3.26	Goals Scored	2.91	20th
31st	3.62	Goals Allowed	3.55	29th
5th	30.4	Shots	24.6	32nd
20th	29	Shots Allowed	29.4	24th
23rd	17.58%	Power Play %	22.43%	12th
27th	73.53%	Penalty Kill %	82.35%	9th