NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Canucks

The Columbus Blue Jackets face off against the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, November 8. Our betting preview features expert NHL predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Blue Jackets to Get the Better of Canucks

It’s time to side with the Blue Jackets to record a victory over the Canucks. The road team should have the upper hand and the -104 for our Moneyline prediction looks a generous price.

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Last H2H Saw Blue Jackets Triumph in Shootouts

Columbus Blue Jackets have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames claimed a 5-1 win. Blue Jackets racked up 43 shots but only scored one goal in the process. It was Kirill Marchenko who found the net.

Vancouver Canucks lost their last game, being beaten at home to Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 at Delta Center. Evander Kane and Aatu Raety each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Blue Jackets claim a 7-6 win over the Canucks at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-2-0	3	.917	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

Kevin Lankinen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-4-0	3.6	.880	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

Columbus Blue Jackets – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 32.2 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 3.2 goals from 32.2 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Kirill Marchenko is the top points scorer with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, with Charlie Coyle recording 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 2.78 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

Vancouver Canucks – Last 10 Games

The Canucks have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 29.4 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 66.7%.

The top points scorer is Elias Pettersson with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, while Conor Garland is next best after registering 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Thatcher Demko have a 2.83 GAA with a .903 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Columbus Blue Jackets should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win and there’s juice in the -104 available.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Blue Jackets vs Canucks stats:

Blue Jackets have won 13 of their last 20 games.
Blue Jackets have won 6 of their last 10 games.
Canucks have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
Canucks have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
Canucks have lost their last 2 games at home.
Canucks have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 51% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

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There could be merit in backing the Blue Jackets to win 3-2. Odds of +900 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Expecting Tight Affair

We’re seeing Vancouver Canucks priced up at -115 for a victory, with Columbus Blue Jackets trading at -104. The sportsbooks give the home team a 53% chance of winning this game.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +104.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

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Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Blue Jackets

NHL: 06/11 Blue Jackets1 Flames 5
NHL: 02/11 Blue Jackets2 Islanders 3
NHL: 02/11 Blues2 Blue Jackets 3
NHL: 30/10 Maple Leafs3 Blue Jackets 6
NHL: 28/10 Blue Jackets4 Sabres 3

Canucks

NHL: 06/11 Blackhawks5 Canucks 2
NHL: 04/11 Canucks5 Predators 4
NHL: 02/11 Canucks2 Wild 5
NHL: 31/10 Canucks4 Blues 3
NHL: 29/10 Rangers2 Canucks 0

Head to Head

Columbus vs Vancouver

NHL: 29/03 2025 Canucks 6 Blue Jackets 7
NHL: 07/12 2024 Blue Jackets 2 Canucks 5
NHL: 28/01 2024 Blue Jackets 4 Canucks 5
NHL: 15/01 2024 Canucks 3 Blue Jackets 4
NHL: 28/01 2023 Blue Jackets 2 Canucks 5
NHL: 19/10 2022 Canucks 3 Blue Jackets 4
NHL: 15/12 2021 Blue Jackets 3 Canucks 4
NHL: 27/11 2021 Canucks 2 Blue Jackets 4
NHL: 09/03 2020 Blue Jackets 2 Canucks 1
NHL: 02/03 2020 Canucks 3 Blue Jackets 5

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 32.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.2
Blocks: 15.7
Faceoff Wins : 27.6
Hits: 20.7
Giveaways: 16.2
Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 33.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 7.8
Blocks: 16.5
Faceoff Wins : 29.5
Hits: 22.8
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 5.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 27.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.6
Blocks: 12.3
Faceoff Wins : 25
Hits: 20.9
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 27
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 6.8
Blocks: 11.9
Faceoff Wins : 25.7
Hits: 21.2
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 4.7

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Columbus Blue Jackets Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
86	Kirill Marchenko	13	18.23	6	7	13	9
8	Zach Werenski	13	26.13	4	6	10	9
10	Dmitri Voronkov	13	15.54	5	5	10	9

3	Charlie Coyle	13	16.78	2	7	9	0
38	Boone Jenner	13	16.62	2	6	8	-7
19	Adam Fantilli	13	16.08	2	4	6	-6
4	Cole Sillinger	13	15.54	2	4	6	1
23	Sean Monahan	13	18.11	1	5	6	8
9	Ivan Provorov	13	23.97	2	3	5	4
24	Mathieu Olivier	13	14.68	1	4	5	0
5	Denton Mateychuk	12	18.28	3	2	5	3
59	Yegor Chinakhov	8	10.19	2	2	4	2
11	Miles Wood	8	11.35	4	0	4	1
91	Kent Johnson	13	14.95	2	2	4	-6
78	Damon Severson	13	20.55	1	2	3	4
27	Zach Aston-Reese	10	10.23	0	3	3	0
15	Dante Fabbro	13	17.65	1	2	3	-1
21	Isac Lundestroem	13	11.84	0	2	2	1
14	Daemon Hunt	2	13.05	0	1	1	2
2	Jake Christiansen	9	10.64	0	0	0	-3
44	Erik Gudbranson	4	14.85	0	0	0	-2
37	Dysin Mayo	1	7.6	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
73	Jet Greaves	7	2.89	0.907
90	Elvis Merzlikins	6	2.98	0.917

Vancouver Canucks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
8	Conor Garland	12	20.48	3	8	11	5
40	Elias Pettersson	15	19.87	3	7	10	0
44	Kiefer Sherwood	15	17.71	9	0	9	-6

6	Brock Boeser	13	18.42	6	3	9	-2
91	Evander Kane	15	17.35	3	5	8	-3
43	Quinn Hughes	11	26.76	1	7	8	-2
17	Filip Hronek	15	24.69	0	7	7	4
74	Jake DeBrusk	15	18	3	2	5	-1
18	Drew O'Connor	15	14.09	2	3	5	-3
54	Aatu Raety	13	12.84	1	4	5	2
73	Lukas Reichel	12	13.39	2	2	4	-5
72	Filip Chytil	6	15.63	3	0	3	0
63	Max Sasson	12	10.36	3	0	3	1
57	Tyler Myers	15	21.11	1	2	3	-5
94	Linus Karlsson	12	10.09	0	3	3	1
13	Arshdeep Bains	15	10.03	0	3	3	-1
29	Marcus Pettersson	15	20.7	0	3	3	2
26	Elias Pettersson	14	14.21	0	2	2	-1
	Tom Willander	5	14.7	0	2	2	2
73	Pierre-Olivier Joseph	8	12.84	0	1	1	-2
23	Jonathan Lekkerimaeki	4	9.9	1	0	1	0
	MacKenzie MacEachern	3	11.37	0	1	1	1
53	Teddy Blugers	2	15.85	1	0	1	0
90	Vittorio Mancini	5	10.52	0	0	0	-2
	Braeden Cootes	3	10.77	0	0	0	-2
27	Derek Forbort	2	13.95	0	0	0	0
88	Nils Aaman	2	8.65	0	0	0	0
62	Joseph Labate	1	9.5	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
35	Thatcher Demko	9	2.57	0.912
32	Kevin Lankinen	6	3.62	0.88

Injuries & Suspensions

Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Denton Mateychuk

Injured

Erik Gudbranson

Injured

Sean Monahan

Injured

Vancouver Canucks Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Nils Hoeglander

Injured

Derek Forbort

Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Columbus Blue Jackets Lineups

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Blue Jackets 1-5 Flames

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 New Jersey	14	10	4	0	20	0.714	8	10	50	43	7	6-0-0	4-4-0	0-0	7-3	1W
2 Pittsburgh	15	9	4	2	20	0.667	9	9	54	43	11	4-1-1	5-3-1	0-2	6-4	1W
3 Carolina	13	9	4	0	18	0.692	6	8	48	35	13	4-1-0	5-3-0	1-0	6-4	2W
4 Philadelphia	14	8	5	1	17	0.607	4	5	41	36	5	6-3-0	2-2-1	3-0	7-3	2W
5 NY Rangers	15	7	6	2	16	0.533	5	7	35	35	0	0-5-1	7-1-1	0-0	5-5	1W
6 Washington	14	7	6	1	15	0.536	6	7	40	35	5	4-4-0	3-2-1	0-1	4-6	1L
7 Columbus	13	7	6	0	14	0.538	5	6	41	41	0	3-3-0	4-3-0	1-0	6-4	2L
8 NY Islanders	14	6	6	2	14	0.5	6	6	45	51	-6	4-3-1	2-3-1	0-2	5-5	2L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Montreal	14	9	3	2	20	0.714	4	9	51	45	6	4-1-1	5-2-1	0-1	6-4	2L
2 Detroit	15	9	6	0	18	0.6	6	7	45	46	-1	5-2-0	4-4-0	2-0	5-5	2L
3 Boston	16	9	7	0	18	0.563	5	8	52	53	-1	7-3-0	2-4-0	1-0	6-4	5W
4 Toronto	14	8	5	1	17	0.607	6	8	52	50	2	7-2-1	1-3-0	0-0	6-4	3W
5 Tampa Bay	14	7	5	2	16	0.571	5	7	43	39	4	3-3-0	4-2-2	0-0	6-4	1W
6 Florida	14	7	6	1	15	0.536	6	6	39	43	-4	5-1-1	2-5-0	1-1	4-6	1W
7 Ottawa	14	6	5	3	15	0.536	4	4	50	54	-4	4-2-1	2-3-2	2-0	5-5	2L
8 Buffalo	14	5	5	4	14	0.5	4	4	38	43	-5	5-3-2	0-2-2	1-0	4-6	2L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	14	8	1	5	21	0.75	8	8	50	37	13	4-0-2	4-1-3	0-2	5-5	1W
2 Winnipeg	14	9	5	0	18	0.643	8	9	46	35	11	5-3-0	4-2-0	0-0	6-4	2L
3 Utah	14	9	5	0	18	0.643	6	9	47	40	7	4-1-0	5-4-0	0-0	7-3	1L
4 Dallas	14	7	4	3	17	0.607	5	5	42	46	-4	4-3-1	3-1-2	2-1	4-6	1L
5 Chicago	15	7	5	3	17	0.567	6	7	48	40	8	3-2-1	4-3-2	0-1	5-5	2W
6 Minnesota	16	6	7	3	15	0.469	4	5	48	57	-9	3-3-2	3-4-1	1-0	4-6	1W
7 Nashville	16	5	7	4	14	0.438	4	4	40	54	-14	4-4-2	1-3-2	1-0	3-7	3L
8 St Louis	15	5	8	2	12	0.4	5	5	41	59	-18	2-4-2	3-4-0	0-1	2-8	1W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Anaheim	13	9	3	1	19	0.731	7	8	55	42	13	4-1-0	5-2-1	1-0	7-3	5W
2 Vegas	13	7	3	3	17	0.654	6	7	43	38	5	4-2-1	3-1-2	0-1	6-4	1L
3 Seattle	13	6	3	4	16	0.615	4	6	34	39	-5	4-1-2	2-2-2	0-1	4-6	1L
4 Edmonton	15	6	5	4	16	0.533	4	6	46	48	-2	4-0-2	2-5-2	0-2	4-6	2L
5 LA Kings	15	6	5	4	16	0.533	3	5	42	49	-7	1-4-2	5-1-2	1-3	5-5	1L
6 San Jose	15	6	6	3	15	0.5	3	6	50	55	-5	3-3-3	3-3-0	0-1	6-4	2W
7 Vancouver	15	7	8	0	14	0.467	3	5	42	50	-8	2-4-0	5-4-0	2-0	4-6	1L
8 Calgary	16	4	10	2	10	0.313	3	3	36	53	-17	2-4-1	2-6-1	1-1	3-7	1L

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NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Canucks

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