NHL Prop Bets: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks (February 4, 2026)
The Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7) at Nationwide Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup.
- The Blackhawks have a 36-20 Puck Line record this season, while the Blue Jackets hold a record of 31-24.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -135 and UNDER at +114.
- The Blackhawks have a 25-29-2 O/U record this season (meaning 25 games have gone over the total points line, 29 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Blue Jackets have a 26-27-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Blackhawks are averaging 2.70 goals per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.09 (18th).
- Defensively, the Blackhawks are giving up 3.14 goals per game this season (19th in the league), while the Blue Jackets are giving up an average of 3.20 goals (22nd).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Chicago is averaging 24.8 shots per game this season (32nd in the NHL). Meanwhile, Columbus is allowing its opposition 30.4 shots per game (31st).
- Flipping that script, the Blackhawks are allowing 29.6 shots per game (25th in the NHL), while the Blue Jackets are performing better on the other end, averaging 30.0 shots (4th).
Power Play
- Chicago holds a power play percentage of 19.5%, ranking 19th in the league this season, while Columbus sits 18th with 19.9% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Blackhawks have a penalty kill rate of 85.6% (ranked 1st), easily outperforming the Blue Jackets, who sit at 76.9% (T27th).
P1 Result
Chicago is +210 to win the first period, while Columbus is +155.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 13-14-29 | 9-8-14 | 4-6-15 | 4-1-5 |
| Columbus | 24-14-17 | 15-4-7 | 9-10-10 | 6-2-2 |
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +280 to go to overtime.
- The Blackhawks have played in 14 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 16.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Blackhawks have played in 8 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 6.
Last Time They Met
Columbus recorded a 2-4 victory over Chicago at United Center when these teams last met on January 30. Charlie Coyle led the way to that result, recording 3 goals and 1 assist. The Blue Jackets have now won six straight against the Blackhawks.
