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Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Prediction

Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PM ET, United Center, Chicago

Agatha Research Desk

AGATHA'S PICKColumbus Blue JacketsAWAYColumbusBlue Jackets

PREDICTED SCORE

0420

Blue Jackets win by 2

Chicago BlackhawksHOMEChicagoBlackhawks
55%WIN CHANCEBlue Jackets to WinSEALS AT 7:45 PM ET

Win chance can move until the seal

Agatha's pick: Blue Jackets to WinTHE VERDICT
CBJ

Tale of the tape

CHI

This season

Goals per gameCBJ 2.6CHI 2.2
Goals against per gamefewer is betterCBJ 3.2CHI 4.2

Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks recent form

WHY
Goals scored, last 5CBJ 13CHI 12
Goals allowed, last 5fewer is betterCBJ 15CHI 28

Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks key players

WHY

Columbus Blue JacketsChicago Blackhawks

Most starts Goalies

Cam TalbotG2026-27Spencer KnightG2026-27
Save %CBJ .906CHI .881
GAAlower is betterCBJ 2.51CHI 3.67
StartsCBJ 8CHI 14
8 Goals - 8 Assists5 Goals - 9 Assists
PointsCBJ 16CHI 14
2 Goals - 12 Assists9 Goals - 2 Assists
PointsCBJ 14CHI 11

Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks injury report

CBJ

Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks head-to-head

WHY

Since Nov 22, 2023: Blue Jackets 6, Blackhawks 0

  1. Feb 4, 2026Blue Jackets 4-0
  2. Jan 30, 2026Blue Jackets 4-2
  3. Feb 22, 2025Blue Jackets 5-1
  4. Dec 1, 2024Blue Jackets 6-3
  5. Mar 2, 2024Blue Jackets 5-2
  6. Nov 22, 2023Blue Jackets 7-3

Who will win Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks?

The Blue Jackets. Agatha gives Columbus a 55% chance to win and predicts a 4-2 final at United Center, Chicago. It is Agatha's prediction for this game, sealed and graded like every pick.

Why Agatha picks the Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets won all six meetings since Nov 22, 2023, the latest 4-0 at home on Feb 4, 2026. The Blackhawks have lost six games in a row. The Blue Jackets are 7-9-0 this season, and the Blackhawks are 4-13-1. Agatha has the Blue Jackets winning 4-2, slightly better than even. The risk: Spencer Knight had a .881 save percentage over 14 starts for the Blackhawks this season.

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