Columbus vs Minnesota Prediction: the Jackets' Luck to End

Prediction for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild match, which will take place on February 24th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Columbus is an NHL underdog, but that status does not match them lately. In the last five games, the team has had three wins over not the weakest teams - 4-3 over Toronto, 3-1 over Winnipeg, and 4-1 over Columbus. Only New Jersey and Arizona were able to hold off the Jackets. First, Columbus lost 2-3 to the Devils and then to the Coyotes (2-3 in OT). As for the position of the Blue Jackets in the Eastern Conference standings, they are last there with 41 points.

Minnesota is firmly in fourth place in the Central Division standings. They are seven points ahead of inferior Nashville, so the Wild are in no danger for now. Obviously, that's no reason to relax, and the Wild understand that. Thus, currently, they go on a three-game winning streak (8-5). First, Minnesota defeated Dallas (2-1 in the shootout), then Nashville (4-3), and finally, Los Angeles (2-1).

• Minnesota has won the last three games.
• Columbus is averaging 3.7 goals per game.

The Jackets have been surprising lately, but the upcoming game will not be one of their achievements. Minnesota will not be gentle with the outsider, knowing that they have beaten Toronto, Winnipeg, and Dallas not so long ago. The Wild will take control of the game from the very first minute not to cause any unnecessary problems.