Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 11/18/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Jackets (+162) Jets (-196)

The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) are on their way to Canada Life Centre on Tuesday where they will compete against the Winnipeg Jets (11-7-0). The moneyline on this matchup has the Blue Jackets at +162 while the Jets are opening at -196. The betting total is set at 6.

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Rangers their last time on the ice. Columbus amassed 9 mins in the box for this game. The Blue Jackets offense left a lot to be desired in this game. Moreover, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. In the game, they converted 1 out of the 25 shots they attempted.

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While playing at even strength, the Blue Jackets have allowed 43 goals while getting 47 of their own. Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have 48 power play opportunities (30th in professional hockey) and have tallied 13 goals in those chances. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Columbus Blue Jackets have accumulated 54 goals (22nd in the NHL) for the season and have conceded 56. Columbus has taken 564 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.6%. For the season, they sit with 20 points and their points percentage is .556. The Blue Jackets have had 566 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .901. Columbus has accounted for 43 power play chances and they have added 7 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 16.28%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Elvis Merzlikins. For his career, Merzlikins has compiled 115 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .487. His save percentage currently is .902 during his 12,950 minutes on the ice. Merzlikins has seen 7,616 shot attempts taken against him and he has 6,868 total saves. Opponents have tallied 748 goals versus Merzlikins in his career and his goals against average per game is 3.17. He has amassed a record of 98-103-35 and was named the starter in 236 games. Merzlikins has taken the ice for 251 contests throughout his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Winnipeg played the Flames in an outing where the Jets got the tie by a score of 3-3. The Jets had 3 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this contest and converted 1 on that opportunity.

For the year, the Winnipeg Jets have a total of 58 goals, 22 points, in addition to a points percentage of .611. They have allowed 50 goals to be scored by way of 39 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they were shorthanded. The Jets have 44 goals at even strength and 14 goals (10th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 58 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 24.14%. Winnipeg has taken 484 shots (26th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.98%, while allowing the opposition 526 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 84.06% on their opponents 69 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.5%.

Across the rink you will find Connor Hellebuyck defending the net. He has gathered 16,028 saves out of the 17,469 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .918. Hellebuyck has compiled a career record of 330-191-44 and has participated in 582 games. He has made the start in 572 games and has been on the ice for 30,139 mins. Hellebuyck's quality start rate comes out to 60.3% and he has accumulated 345 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 2.52 goals per game and he has conceded 1,441 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Columbus (+162)

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