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February 4, 2026 7:00pm ET
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Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
#39
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
#40

Lines & Odds

+1.5 (-197)
Puckline
-1.5 (+167)
+132
Moneyline
-154
OVER 5.5 (-120)
Total
UNDER 5.5 (+100)

Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Betting Picks

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Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 67% of the public money was on Columbus Blue Jackets to win on the moneyline. And, 63% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Columbus would win by a score of 4.1 to 2.2 with Columbus winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.

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This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 04, 2026 at 11:30AM ET.
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Chicago at Columbus

February 4, 2026
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Game of the Week

Columbus has won 10 of 11 while allowing 2.36 goals per game in that span following Tuesday's 3-0 win over New Jersey. Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season. The Blue Jackets have gone UNDER five of seven against Western Conference teams and four of five against Central Division teams. They are 3-0-1 UNDER their past four games against teams with below .400 winning percentages and 3-0-1 UNDER when their opponent scored at least five goals its previous game. Jet Greaves will start for Columbus, and he owns a 2.69 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. He has won five of six starts while stopping 147 of 161 shots. Spencer Knight has a 2.61 GAA with three shutouts for Chicago, which is 30-25-1 UNDER in 2025-26. The Blackhawks have not scored more than two goals in eight of their past 11 games. Take the UNDER.

Final Score

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4

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January 30, 2026 8:30pm ET
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Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
#31
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
#32

Lines & Odds

-1.5 (+158)
Puckline
+1.5 (-185)
-160
Moneyline
+137
OVER 6 (-125)
Total
UNDER 6 (+105)

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 51% of the public money was on Columbus Blue Jackets to win on the moneyline. And, 66% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Columbus would win by a score of 3.8 to 2.4 with Columbus winning on the moneyline, Chicago winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.

Pro Picks

These Pro Picks were released to clients on January 30, 2026 at 12:01PM ET.
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Columbus at Chicago

January 30, 2026
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Columbus has won the past five meetings, although this is the first one this season. The Blue Jackets have won seven of eight following their 5-3 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday. Charlie Coyle had a goal and an assist to back Elvis Merzlikins, who stopped 24 of 27 shots for Columbus, and he is expected to start tonight. The Blue Jackets have won five straight with one day of rest and four in a row against Western Conference opponents. Chicago has lost six of seven home games and four in a row overall. The Blackhawks are 2-12 in their past 14 games versus Eastern Conference teams. Columbus is 6-1-3 UNDER in its past 10 road games, and the Blackhawks are 5-1 UNDER in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. Chicago has averaged only 2.0 goalsin its past 10 games. Take the Blue Jackets and the UNDER.

Final Score

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Columbus Blue Jackets img
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Chicago Blackhawks
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2
February 22, 2025 7:00pm ET
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Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
#63
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
#64

Lines & Odds

+1.5 (-176)
Puckline
-1.5 (+154)
+137
Moneyline
-158
OVER 6 (-115)
Total
UNDER 6 (-105)

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 71% of the public money was on Columbus Blue Jackets to win on the moneyline. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Chicago would win by a score of 3.4 to 2.8 with Chicago winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

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Chicago Blackhawks
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1
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1
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5
December 1, 2024 3:00pm ET
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Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
#29
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
#30

Lines & Odds

-1.5 (+179)
Puckline
+1.5 (-215)
-141
Moneyline
+123
OVER 6.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 6.5 (-115)

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 62% of the public money was on Chicago Blackhawks to win on the moneyline. And, 60% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Columbus would win by a score of 3.2 to 3.0 with Columbus winning on the moneyline, Chicago winning on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

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Columbus Blue Jackets img
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Chicago Blackhawks
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3
March 2, 2024 8:07pm ET
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Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
#81
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
#82

Lines & Odds

-1.5 (+166)
Puckline
+1.5 (-195)
-157
Moneyline
+135
OVER 6 (-120)
Total
UNDER 6 (+100)

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 57% of the public money was on Chicago Blackhawks to win on the moneyline. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Columbus would win by a score of 2.1 to 1.7 with Columbus winning on the moneyline, Chicago winning on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

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Columbus Blue Jackets img
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1
5
Chicago Blackhawks
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0
1
2

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