Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Prediction and Odds - Mar 17, 2023

The Anaheim Ducks square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Honda Center on Friday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Ducks, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Ducks?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Blue Jackets-Ducks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Ducks a 51% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Odds

• Puck Line: Ducks -1.5 (+200), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-240)
• Moneyline: Ducks -120, Blue Jackets +105
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/+115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Ducks are -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with +200 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -240.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Ducks

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -240 via FanDuel Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +105 via BetMGM (0.1% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Ducks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Betting Guide

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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Ducks? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Ducks.

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According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Patrik Laine is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Ducks.

DimersBOT gives Laine a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Blue Jackets star is a 35.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 6.9% probability
• Boone Jenner: 6.0% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.8% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 5.1% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.1% probability

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 6.8% probability
• Troy Terry: 5.8% probability
• Mason McTavish: 5.5% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 4.8% probability
• Max Jones: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 35.5% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 32.2% probability
• Boone Jenner: 31.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 26.3% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 22.6% probability

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 33.3% probability
• Troy Terry: 31.6% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 27.3% probability
• Mason McTavish: 27.0% probability
• Max Jones: 20.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Ducks on Friday March 17, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Ducks 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Ducks and Blue Jackets at Honda Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Anaheim Ducks
• Date: Friday March 17, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Honda Center

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