Minnesota Wild vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/18/25

The Minnesota Wild will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Wild come into this one winning their last 5 games while the Blue Jackets have lost 5 of their last 6 games. In recent form, the Wild have prided themselves on their defense. They have given up 7 total goals in the last 5 games, including a 5-0 shutout over the Washington Capitals in their last game. While this will be their first away game following a 4-game home stand, their form does not change much away from Minnesota. The Wild have managed to win 6 of their last 8 away games while holding teams to 2 or fewer goals in 5 of those games. The Wild defense may prove to be an issue for the Blue Jackets, regardless of which goalie starts this one.

For the Blue Jackets, this year has been rather disappointing. They currently sit at 15^th in the Eastern conference with 34 points through 33 games. Over the last 5 games, the Blue Jackets have only scored 10 goals with a total of 2 points. With an offense that is struggling, the Blue Jacket’s 72.8% penalty kill do not help. This penalty defense is part of the reason that they have given up 25 goals over the last 6 games. Overall, it is hard for me to find a path for the Blue Jackets to win this one. The Wild have the superior form, defense, and goaltending. I am taking the Wild to win this one.

Wild vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Wild ML (-120) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number.