The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2, losers of three in a row) at Nationwide Arena. The matchup on Monday, Nov. 17 begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Monday's game.

The Canadiens are 4-4-2 in the past 10 games, putting up 33 total goals (seven power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 23.3%). They have conceded 39 goals to their opponents.

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-124)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets are 3-2-5 in overtime games as part of a 9-7-2 overall record.
In the nine games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-4-1 record (good for nine points).
In the six games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they went 1-4-1 (three points).
Columbus has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 10 games (8-1-1, 17 points).
In the five games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered nine points after finishing 4-0-1.
In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 4-2-2 (10 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens (10-6-2 overall) have posted a record of 5-2-7 in games that have required OT this season.
In the 11 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
Montreal has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
The Canadiens have earned 20 points in their 13 games with at least three goals scored.
Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and has registered six points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 3-4-0 (six points).
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 5-2-2 to record 12 points.

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