Ducks vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 22 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 22, 2024, 2:57AM | Published: Feb 21, 2024, 12:57PM
The Anaheim Ducks will sqaure off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Honda Center on Thursday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Ducks vs Blue Jackets game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Ducks vs Blue Jackets
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Anaheim-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Ducks a 51% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Honda Center.
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Ducks vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Honda Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Ducks $1.93, Blue Jackets $2.06
- Line: Ducks -1.5 ($3.25), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.42)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.87, Under $2.10
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Ducks at $1.93 and the Blue Jackets at $2.06.
The Ducks are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $3.25 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.42.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Ducks vs Blue Jackets game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Ducks vs Blue Jackets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.06 with Betfair (0.8% edge)
- Line: Ducks -1.5 at $3.25 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.10 with Betfair (53% probability) 🔥
Our Ducks vs Blue Jackets betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Ducks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Although the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Ducks -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
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Ducks vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Anaheim vs Columbus on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Ducks vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Ducks vs Blue Jackets? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Columbus' Boone Jenner is the most likely player to score the first goal in Ducks vs Blue Jackets.
Jenner has an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Blue Jackets star has a 38.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Ducks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Frank Vatrano: 7.3% probability
- Troy Terry: 6.3% probability
- Adam Henrique: 5.8% probability
- Alex Killorn: 5.1% probability
- Mason McTavish: 3.8% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 8.1% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.8% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 4.6% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 4.6% probability
- Kent Johnson: 3.4% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Ducks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Frank Vatrano: 37.2% probability
- Troy Terry: 33.8% probability
- Adam Henrique: 31.7% probability
- Alex Killorn: 28.6% probability
- Mason McTavish: 21.4% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 38.3% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 27.0% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 24.6% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 24.5% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 17.4% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Anaheim vs Columbus game at Honda Center.
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Ducks vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The match-up between the Ducks and Blue Jackets at Honda Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Thursday 22 February 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Honda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Anaheim vs Columbus predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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