Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/16/25

The Anaheim Ducks will be in Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets in the second half of a back-to-back situation. This game will feature two of the weaker defensive teams in the NHL. Heading into action on Monday night, the Ducks were averaging 3.34 goals against per game, while the Blue Jackets average 3.47 per game, which is fourth worst in the league. On the flip side of this, the Ducks are one of the best offensive teams in the league. Heading into action on Monday, they averaged 3.44 goals per game, good for second-best in the NHL. Prior to Monday’s game, the over was 5-1 in their last six games played. The Ducks are loaded with talent up front. They have three players with 30+ points, one of whom has eclipsed the 40-point mark in 32 games. The Blue Jackets have some players of their own who are no stranger to putting the puck in the net also.

With this being a back-to-back for the Ducks, they will have netminder Ville Husso starting in goal. He has a 3.17 GAA and .888 SVP on the season. With two of the weaker defensive teams in the league going at it, I think we are in for a high-scoring game. Give me the over in this one.

Ducks vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Over 6.5 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.