Ducks vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Betting Tips - 18 March 2023
Mar 16, 2023, 8:06PM
The Anaheim Ducks play the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Honda Center on Saturday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Ducks vs Blue Jackets, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Ducks vs Blue Jackets
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Anaheim-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Ducks a 51% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets at Honda Center.
More: Ducks vs Blue Jackets Simulated 10K Times
Anaheim vs Columbus Latest Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at Honda Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Ducks $1.87, Blue Jackets $1.95
- Line: Ducks -1.5 ($3.00), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.42)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.91, Under $2.20
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Ducks to win at $1.87 and the Blue Jackets to win at $1.95.
The Ducks are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $3.00 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.42.
The Over/Under for Ducks vs Blue Jackets is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $2.20.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Ducks vs Blue Jackets Best Bets
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets at $1.95 with bet365
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.42 with bet365 (69% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.20 with bet365 (53% probability) 🔥
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Today's Ducks vs Blue Jackets betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Ducks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
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Ducks vs Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Ducks vs Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Columbus' Patrik Laine is the most likely player to score the first goal in Ducks vs Blue Jackets.
Laine has a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Blue Jackets star has a 35.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Ducks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Trevor Zegras: 6.8% probability
- Troy Terry: 5.8% probability
- Mason McTavish: 5.5% probability
- Frank Vatrano: 4.8% probability
- Max Jones: 4.0% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Patrik Laine: 6.9% probability
- Boone Jenner: 6.0% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 5.8% probability
- Jack Roslovic: 5.1% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Ducks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Trevor Zegras: 33.3% probability
- Troy Terry: 31.6% probability
- Frank Vatrano: 27.3% probability
- Mason McTavish: 27.0% probability
- Max Jones: 20.6% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Patrik Laine: 35.5% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 32.2% probability
- Boone Jenner: 31.3% probability
- Jack Roslovic: 26.3% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 22.6% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Anaheim vs Columbus game at Honda Center.
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Ducks vs Blue Jackets NHL 2023
The game between the Ducks and Blue Jackets at Honda Center is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Saturday 18 March 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Honda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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