CLB Blue Jackets vs Utah Prediction: don’t be in a hurry to write off Columbus

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on February 7. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

CLB Blue Jackets

Columbus is having quite a quality season. Few would have thought that with their modest resources, the Blue Jackets would be a contender for a playoff spot, but they are. At the moment, the team is in tenth position in the overall East table with 59 points, just one behind the coveted top eight. Dean Evason should be credited for such successful results. But the day before his wards lost twice - 3:5 to Dallas and 2:3 to Buffalo.

Utah

As for Utah, its results are also impressive. The roster is also not top-notch, and the first season in history - Andre Tourigny is not under much pressure, and if he fails to lead his charges to the playoffs, it will not be a disappointment for anyone. Now in the general table of the Western Conference Utah is in tenth position with 53 points in the asset. The day before, they broke its streak of five straight defeats with a 3:2 overtime win over Philadelphia.

H2H Meetings

Columbus and Utah in the current campaign played once, in February. The Jackets won in overtime (3:2).

Betting Stats

• In 3 of the last 5 matches with the Columbus Blue Jackets there was a draw in regulation time.
• In 6 of the last 7 Utah games 4 or less goals were scored.
• Columbus Blue Jackets have allowed 2 or less pucks in 9 of their last 13 games.
• Columbus Blue Jackets have scored more than 2 goals in 15 of their last 18 home games.
• Utah is winless in regulation time over their last 6 games.
• Columbus Blue Jackets have scored more than 4 pucks in 18 of their last 22 home games.

Expert Betting Tips

In the upcoming meeting, specialists of bookmaker companies consider Utah as the favorite. But we still wouldn't be in a hurry to write off Columbus. The Blue Jackets are doing great this season, and at home they are invincible - nine wins in ten previous games. The rookie is not fancy, in the same six games he has no wins in regulation time, while there were five defeats. Here we suggest taking the home team's three-period unbeaten streak.

1X for 1.74

Team 1 To Win for 2.25

Correct Score 4:3 for 31.00