Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Jan 2025

There are betting odds of -116 when it comes to the Blue Jackets and the Golden Knights going under the 6.5 goals line. This looks too good an opportunity to pass up.

Columbus Blue Jackets won their previous game, beating Los Angeles Kings at home. It was a 3-2 (OT) win at Nationwide Arena. Dante Fabbro, Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko each scored one goal. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins stopped 31 shots (.939).

Vegas Golden Knights lost their last game, being beaten at home to Dallas Stars 4-3 (OT) at T-Mobile Arena. Jack Eichel, Pavel Dorofeyev and Tomas Hertl each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knights won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-2 triumph when facing the Blue Jackets at T-Mobile Arena. The past 9 H2H games have seen the Knights land five wins.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-5-1	4.1	.879	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

Ilya Samsonov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-9-4	2.8	.891	2
23/24	23-7-6	3.13	.890	3

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 2.2 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.2%.

Adam Fantilli is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Kirill Marchenko racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 1.97 goal against average with a .925 save percentage.

The Knights have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 35.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 25.0 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

The top points scorer is Tomas Hertl with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, while Pavel Dorofeyev is next best after having 12 points, 8 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.85 GAA with a .894 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We don’t think there will be a huge number of goals in this NHL encounter. Our pick is to grab the -116 when it comes to backing unders which means we need six or less scored.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of team, player and goalie stats.

Key Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Golden Knights games.

Under 6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bigger odds are always a good thing and bettors can regularly move the line when it comes to betting Under on the Totals. Choose the option which suits you best.

Our Game Prediction

Under 6.5 Goals @ -116 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adam Fantilli Over 1.5 Shots -185

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 8 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -185 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Adam Fantilli Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+245

First

+1400

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 2 - 4 Golden Knights

Our prediction for the correct score is the Golden Knights to land a 4-2 victory and this is available at +1200. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Golden Knights

1-0

Blue Jackets

+7000

Knights

+5500

2-0

Blue Jackets

+7500

Knights

+4000

2-1

Blue Jackets

+2000

Knights

+1500

3-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Knights

+2400

3-1

Blue Jackets

+3000

Knights

+1500

3-2

Blue Jackets

+1200

Knights

+850

4-0

Blue Jackets

+8000

Knights

+2400

4-1

Blue Jackets

+3000

Knights

+1100

4-2

Blue Jackets

+2500

Knights

+1200

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1400

Knights

+1000

5-0

Blue Jackets

+14000

Knights

+3500

5-1

Blue Jackets

+5500

Knights

+1400

5-2

Blue Jackets

+3000

Knights

+1150

5-3

Blue Jackets

+3500

Knights

+1800

5-4

Blue Jackets

+2500

Knights

+1900

6-0

Blue Jackets

+2500

Knights

+5000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+13000

Knights

+2800

6-2

Blue Jackets

+6000

Knights

+1800

6-3

Blue Jackets

+5000

Knights

+2000

6-4

Blue Jackets

+6600

Knights

+4000

6-5

Blue Jackets

+5500

Knights

+4500

7-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Knights

+8000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+5500

Knights

+4500

7-2

Blue Jackets

+15000

Knights

+4000

7-3

Blue Jackets

+10000

Knights

+3500

7-4

Blue Jackets

+9000

Knights

+5000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+13000

Knights

+9000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+11000

8-0

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+12000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+7500

8-2

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+7000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+8000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+8000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+12000

9-1

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+12000

9-2

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+11000

9-3

Blue Jackets

+12500

Knights

+12500

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights 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.

The favorites are 76% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Vegas Golden Knights priced at -313 to triumph in this game. Columbus Blue Jackets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +245.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -100.

The Knights are -190 to find the net first and that makes them favorites. If you instead expect the Blue Jackets to bag the first goal, you can get odds of +140.

If you’re planning to place a National Hockey League bet, visit the betting sites and check out the wide range of game lines and team props. Find the lines and odds which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+245

Knights

-313

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+380

Tie

+390

Knights

-175

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-106

Knights -1.5

-114

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

Favorite Jack Eichel is priced at +700 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +110.

Player Goals

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+110

Anytime

+700

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+148

Anytime

+900

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+155

Anytime

+950

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+200

Anytime

+1150

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+200

Anytime

+1150

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+205

Anytime

+1200

Victor Olofsson (Knights)

First

+225

Anytime

+1300

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+245

Anytime

+1400

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+270

Anytime

+1500

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+285

Anytime

+1600

Nicolas Roy (Knights)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Alexander Holtz (Knights)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+360

Anytime

+1900

Brendan Brisson (Knights)

First

+370

Anytime

+1900

James van Riemsdyk (Blue Jackets)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Tanner Pearson (Knights)

First

+410

Anytime

+2000

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+410

Anytime

+2000

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+430

Anytime

+2200

Luca Del Bel Belluz (Blue Jackets)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Shea Théodore (Knights)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-125

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-123

Shea Théodore (Knights)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+135

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+125

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-125

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 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 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 22.3
• Hits: 15.1
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 23.8
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 18.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 4.7
• Blocks: 17.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.1

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