Columbus Blue Jackets predictions and picks
Mako Bets writes a full preview of every Columbus Blue Jackets game: the matchup, the players who decide it, injuries and the line.
Columbus Blue Jackets this season
5-7-0 overall · 4-3-0 at home · 1-4-0 on the road · 4-8 against the spread · overs 5-7
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | ATS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | @ Dallas Stars | L 1-3 | +1.5 | did not cover | 5.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-29 | @ Carolina Hurricanes | L 2-3 | +1.5 | covered | 6.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-27 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-3 (OT) | -1.5 | did not cover | 5.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-24 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | W 2-1 (OT) | +1.5 | covered | 6.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-20 | vs Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-6 | -1.5 | did not cover | 6.5 (over) |
Key stats
| Stat | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|
| Goals per game | 2.33 (29th of 32) |
| Goals allowed per game | 3.25 (19th of 32) |
| Goal differential per game | -0.92 (27th of 32) |
| Shots on goal per game | 25.6 (25th of 32) |
| Shots allowed per game | 27.0 (13th of 32) |
| Shot share (shots for / all shots) | 48.7% (21st of 32) |
| Shooting % (goals per shot) | 9.1% (30th of 32) |
| Team save % (all goals allowed per shot against) | 88.0% (21st of 32) |
| Power play % | 12.9% (29th of 32) |
| Penalty kill % | 73.0% (23rd of 32) |
| Faceoff % | 54.9% (2nd of 32) |
Key players
- Kent Johnson (C)
- Zach Werenski (D)
- Charlie Coyle (C)
- Adam Fantilli (C)
- Valeri Nichushkin (RW)
- Cole Sillinger (C)
Earlier previews
- Columbus Blue Jackets at Dallas Stars prediction · Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Dallas Stars -185 (puck line -1.5), total 5.5
Columbus brings a quiet attack into Dallas's stingiest-in-the-NHL defense - Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes prediction · Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · Carolina Hurricanes -260 (puck line -1.5), total 6
Kochetkov or Bussi? Carolina's goalie call shadows a lopsided shot matchup