Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks: The home team will be stronger

Prediction for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks match, which will take place on January 12. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Columbus ended their three-game losing streak in the last game with a 4:3 victory over New Jersey. Since November, it should be noted that the club has been unable to win more than one game. Will the Blue Jackets be able to change that in the upcoming game? It will be challenging for Columbus to overtake the superior Pittsburgh. The fact is that the Penguins are 12 points behind the Blue Jackets.

Like Columbus, Chicago is out of the playoff picture, but their situation is not as bright. In 35 games, the Blackhawks have managed 29 points, making them the penultimate ranked team in the Central Division, and the difference between them and the top 4 is as much as 15 points. In their last three games, the Blackhawks lost in overtime to Colorado (3:4), lost by two pucks to Arizona (6:4) and outscored Vegas (2:1).

The bookmakers have preferred Columbus, as Chicago are not precisely shining on the road - four defeats in their last five games. The Blue Jackets will play in front of their stands, where, of course, they will have the attention of their fans. We think that the home-field advantage will help Columbus gain two points. As a reassurance, we'll play for their eventual victory. Prediction: Columbus will win the game.