Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be on the road again Sunday for a matchup in Chicago against the Blackhawks. Columbus has ten wins through 22 games played coming into Sunday having won for the last five following a three goal victory against Calgary. The Columbus offense has carried the team this season averaging 3.5 goals on 31.8 shots. Defensively Columbus heads had some issues giving up 3.55 goals on 28.8 shots per game but allowed just two goals last time out. Stay up to date with our NHL Picks.

Zach Werenski is the offensive leader this season for Columbus with 24 points and 16 assists on the year. Kirill Marchenko is second on the team with 23 points and boasting a team high nine goals in the game. Sean Monahan has 20 points, while Yegor Chinakohov has chipped in heavily with 14 points in 21 games played.

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the worst teams in the NHL and return home Sunday having dropped three of the last five overall. Chicago has just eight wins in 23 games following their loss last time out to Minnesota. Offensively Chicago has been bad all season averaging 2.48 goals on 25.8 shots per game. Defensively the Blackhawks have been better allowing just 2.96 goals but gave up three goals in their last outing.

Connor Bedard leads the Chicago offense this season with 17 points and 13 assists. Ryan Donato is second on the roster with 14 points and has added a team high ten goals despite playing in just 21 games. Teuvo Tervainen has 11 points and Seth Jones ships in heavily with 10 points as well. Tyler Bertuzzi is fifth on the roster 10 points having scored five goals and added five assists this season.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are by far the better team in this matchup playing the better hockey coming at a Sunday. Look for Columbus to control this game on both sides of the puck as they overwhelm a bad Chicago team. Take the Blue Jackets Sunday to continue their winning ways they get the win on the road against the Blackhawks. Final Score Prediction, Columbus Blue Jackets win 4-1.