Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 11/22/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: Bally Sports Ohio

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+110) Blue Jackets (-137)

The Columbus Blue Jackets (4-11-4) will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (5-11-0) at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday. The odds on this game have Chicago at +110 and Columbus is sitting at -137. The total is 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 loss to the Sabres their last time on the ice. Chicago earned 6 mins in the box for this game. Additionally, they had 3 attempts on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. The Blackhawks had a below average offensive performance in the defeat. In the game, they converted 2 of the 26 shots they tried.

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In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have accounted for 40 goals (30th in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have surrendered 56. For the year, they have racked up 10 points and their points percentage is sitting at .313. Chicago has accounted for 53 power play opportunities and they have scored 6 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 11.32%. When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 44 goals while getting 34 on offense. Chicago has attempted 422 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.5%. The Blackhawks have had 537 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .896. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have tallied 53 power play opportunities (28th in professional hockey) and have come away with 12 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Petr Mrazek. The opposition has notched 885 goals versus Mrazek in his professional career and his goals against average is 2.76. Mrazek has taken the ice for 344 games throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .907 during his 19,215 minutes in the crease. He has a record of 154-129-34 and got the start in 315 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Mrazek has 161 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .511. Mrazek has had 9,565 shots taken against him and he has 8,680 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Columbus played the Flyers in a game where the Blue Jackets took the defeat by a score of 5-2. They had 5 chances on the power play in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal. The Blue Jackets earned 2 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they pursued.

Columbus has attempted 586 shots (5th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.70%, while allowing the other team 621 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 87.27% on their oppositions 55 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.9%. They have earned 61 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 9.84%. The Blue Jackets have accumulated 45 goals at even strength and 6 goals (29th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 69 goals to be scored by way of 62 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Columbus Blue Jackets have accounted for 51 goals, 12 points, and a points percentage of .316.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Elvis Merzlikins protecting the net. He has gathered 4,466 stops out of the 4,933 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .905. Merzlikins is sitting with a lifetime record of 58-68-25 and has played in 163 games. He has made the start in 150 contests and has played for a total of 8,900 mins. Merzlikins' quality start rate is 48.0% and he has 72 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. Opponents are averaging 3.15 goals per contest and he has surrendered 467 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Columbus (-137)

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