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Blue Jackets vs. Ducks prediction: Why Anaheim is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Anaheim Ducks and Columbus bluejackets will meet in the NHL at Honda Center on Saturday, with puck drop at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Ducks a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Blue Jackets.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Blue Jackets vs. Ducks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Ducks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Ducks a 51% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | -104 | -115 |
| Total | o6.5 (-124) | u6.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -235 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | -104 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Ducks?
According to our model, Adam Fantilli is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Ducks.
Our projections give Fantilli a 34.4% chance of scoring a goal at Honda Center, while the star is a 6.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 34.4% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 28.3% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 27.8% |
| Zach Werenski | 25.6% |
| Sean Monahan | 19.9% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | 33.5% |
| Chris Kreider | 31.2% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 29.8% |
| Beckett Sennecke | 23.8% |
| Troy Terry | 23.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 6.5% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.7% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 5.1% |
| Zach Werenski | 4.4% |
| Sean Monahan | 3.8% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 6.3% |
| Leo Carlsson | 5.9% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 5.8% |
| Troy Terry | 4.1% |
| Beckett Sennecke | 4.1% |
Blue Jackets vs. Ducks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Ducks and Blue Jackets at Honda Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Honda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Ducks, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blue Jackets vs. Ducks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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