Jets vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Nov. 18

The Winnipeg Jets (11-7) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-7-2) at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a win. The Jets are coming off a 4-3 shootout victory over the Calgary Flames, while the Blue Jackets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout in their most recent outing.

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Before this matchup, here's who we project to bring home the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Blue Jackets are 5-3-2 in their last 10 games, putting up 29 goals while conceding 30 in that time. On 24 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (16.7%).

Jets vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final score of Jets 4, Blue Jackets 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Jets (-189)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets have an 11-7 record overall, with a 2-0-2 record in matchups that have required overtime.
  • In the six games Winnipeg has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-3-0 record (good for six points).
  • In the two games this season the Jets scored just one goal, they lost both times.
  • Winnipeg finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
  • The Jets have scored three or more goals 12 times, and are 10-2-0 in those games (to record 20 points).
  • In the eight games when Winnipeg has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-2-0 record (12 points).
  • In the six games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 2-4-0 (four points).
  • The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Jets went 9-3-0 in those matchups (18 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 4-2-6 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 10-7-2.
  • In the nine games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
  • This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in six games and have gone 1-4-1 (three points).
  • Columbus failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 11 times, earning 19 points from those matchups (9-1-1).
  • Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded 11 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
  • The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 5-2-2 to record 12 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Jets Rank Jets AVG Blue Jackets AVG Blue Jackets Rank
12th 3.22 Goals Scored 3.00 17th
8th 2.78 Goals Allowed 3.11 19th
20th 27.0 Shots 30.7 3rd
22nd 29.3 Shots Allowed 31.4 29th
8th 24.14% Power Play % 17.78% 21st
8th 84.06% Penalty Kill % 72.92% 26th

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