"Pick OU: Under 6.5 (Computer projecting 6.2 goals) In 26 games this season, Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals. Chicago has played 23 games this season that finished with more than 6.5 total goals. The two teams average 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.7 fewer than the total for this matchup. Combined, these two teams allow 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game's over/under."
"Prediction: Columbus 4 - Chicago 3 Moneyline: Blue Jackets (-160), Blackhawks (+132) The Blue Jackets have been victorious in 13 of their 18 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (72.2%). Columbus has won all three games when it played with moneyline odds of -160 or shorter. This season the Blackhawks have 22 wins in the 53 games in which they've been an underdog. Chicago has won 11 of its 32 games when it is the underdog by +132 or longer on the moneyline."
Columbus Blue Jackets host the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on ESPN+. The computer projects a 6.2-goal total and the best over/under pick is under 6.5. The teams average a combined 5.8 goals per game and allow a combined 6.3 goals per game. The prediction favors Columbus 4-3 and the moneyline lists Blue Jackets at -160 and Blackhawks at +132. Columbus has won 13 of 18 games as a moneyline favorite and is 3-0 when priced -160 or shorter. Chicago has 22 wins as underdog this season.
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