- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN3
- Betting Odds: Blue Jackets (+162) Jets (-196)
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The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) are heading to the Canada Life Centre to take on the Winnipeg Jets (11-7-0) this Tuesday. The opening moneyline has the Blue Jackets at +162 while the Jets stand at -196. The total for this game is set at 6 goals.
In their last outing, the Columbus Blue Jackets ended up in a 1-1 stalemate against the Rangers. Columbus spent 9 minutes in the penalty box in that game. The team’s offensive output was uninspiring, managing only 1 goal on 25 shots, with a conversion of 1 out of 2 power play opportunities.
At even strength, the Blue Jackets have allowed 43 goals while scoring 47 themselves. Their opponents have been granted 48 power play opportunities (30th in the league), with Columbus surrendering 13 goals during those chances. Overall, the Blue Jackets have netted 54 goals (22nd in the NHL) and conceded 56. With a total of 564 shots taken, they have a shooting percentage of 9.6%. This season, they’ve accumulated 20 points, holding a points percentage of .556. On defense, they’ve faced 566 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .901. The Blue Jackets have had 43 power play attempts and converted 7 of those for a 16.28% efficiency rate.
In net for the Blue Jackets will be Elvis Merzlikins. Over his career, he’s recorded 115 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .487. His current save percentage stands at .902 after 12,950 minutes on the ice. He has faced 7,616 shots, achieving 6,868 saves. Throughout his career, Merzlikins has allowed 748 goals, with a goals-against average of 3.17, reflecting a record of 98-103-35, with 236 games as a starter.
In their last match, the Winnipeg Jets faced the Flames, resulting in a 3-3 draw. The Jets converted 3 goals from 23 shots on goal and capitalized on 1 of their power play opportunities.
Thus far, the Winnipeg Jets have scored 58 goals, earning 22 points with a points percentage of .611. They have allowed 50 goals—39 at even strength and 11 while short-handed. Offensively, the Jets have netted 44 goals at even strength and 14 (ranking 10th in the league) on the power play, converting 24.14% of their 58 power play chances. They have taken 484 shots (26th in the league) with an 11.98% shooting percentage, allowing their opponents 526 shots. They currently hold an 84.06% penalty kill rate against 69 power play attempts and a save percentage of 90.5%.
Counting on Connor Hellebuyck to guard the net, he has made 16,028 saves from 17,469 shots, resulting in a .918 save percentage. Hellebuyck has a career record of 330-191-44 and has participated in 582 games, starting in 572 contests. With over 30,139 minutes in net, his quality start rate stands at 60.3%, with 345 quality starts throughout his career. Opponents average 2.52 goals against him, having scored 1,441 total goals.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL matchup, the spread, or the moneyline?
Expert Pick: Bet on Columbus (+162)
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