Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Blue Jackets

The Vancouver Canucks go up against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, January 15.

The Blue Jackets are available at -108 when it comes to the 3-Way Moneyline. Our prediction is that the home team will beat the Canucks in 60 minutes and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

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Vancouver Canucks have suffered a defeat in their previous eight games including a recent 2-1 loss. This occurred on the road at Canadian Tire Centre against Ottawa Senators. Kevin Lankinen stopped 38 shots (.950), with Elias Pettersson the only player to find the net.

Columbus Blue Jackets made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 5-3 home victory against Calgary Flames at Nationwide Arena. Charlie Coyle scored two goals, with Dante Fabbro, Zach Werenski and Boone Jenner also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canucks won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-3 triumph when facing the Blue Jackets at Delta Center. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Kevin Lankinen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-12-4	3.4	.887	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

Elvis Merzlikins (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-7-1	4.1	.877	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

1 win, 7 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 15.8% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 4.3 goals from 30.9 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 72.7%.

Linus Karlsson is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Filip Hronek recording 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 2.72 goal against average with a .909 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 32.1 shots on goal, with a 6.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.2%.

The top points scorer is Kirill Marchenko with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Zach Werenski is next best after registering 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.79 GAA with a .911 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the 60-minute line where you can bet on Columbus Blue Jackets to win this NHL encounter. Our pick is currently available at an attractive -108.

Incoming team news often impacts the NHL betting lines in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each hockey prediction.

Key Canucks vs Blue Jackets stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Blue Jackets have won 2 consecutive games.
• Canucks have lost their last 8 games.
• Canucks have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
• Canucks have lost 14 of their last 20 games.

Blue Jackets 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 51.8% chance of our pick landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you want more juice from a wager on Columbus, there are several alternatives including Match Winner & Total Goals. Puck Line and Winning Margin provide even greater flexibility for bettors.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Boone Jenner Over 0.5 Assists +170

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets) has finished with one assist or more in 4 straight home games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line, especially with the odds of +170 available that this happens.

Latest Boone Jenner Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+270

First

+1700

Assists

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 2 - 3 Blue Jackets

There’s the option to wager on the Blue Jackets to win by a 3-2 scoreline. Odds of +800 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Blue Jackets

1-0

Canucks

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-0

Canucks

+6000

Blue Jackets

+4500

2-1

Canucks

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1400

3-0

Canucks

+4500

Blue Jackets

+2800

3-1

Canucks

+2400

Blue Jackets

+1700

3-2

Canucks

+1000

Blue Jackets

+800

4-0

Canucks

+6000

Blue Jackets

+3300

4-1

Canucks

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1300

4-2

Canucks

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1400

4-3

Canucks

+1150

Blue Jackets

+950

5-0

Canucks

+11000

Blue Jackets

+5000

5-1

Canucks

+4000

Blue Jackets

+1900

5-2

Canucks

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1300

5-3

Canucks

+2800

Blue Jackets

+2000

5-4

Canucks

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1800

6-0

Canucks

+2200

Blue Jackets

+7500

6-1

Canucks

+9000

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-2

Canucks

+4500

Blue Jackets

+2400

6-3

Canucks

+3500

Blue Jackets

+2400

6-4

Canucks

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-5

Canucks

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-0

Canucks

+5000

Blue Jackets

+11000

7-1

Canucks

+15000

Blue Jackets

+6600

7-2

Canucks

+12000

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-3

Canucks

+7500

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-4

Canucks

+7500

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-5

Canucks

+11000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-6

Canucks

+12000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-1

Canucks

+12000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-2

Canucks

+12000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-3

Canucks

+12000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-4

Canucks

+14000

Blue Jackets

+9000

8-5

Canucks

+14000

Blue Jackets

+12000

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Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this game, Columbus Blue Jackets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -189 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Vancouver Canucks are trading at +155.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -112.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Canucks

+155

Blue Jackets

-189

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+230

Tie

+330

Blue Jackets

-108

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

-152

Blue Jackets -1.5

+124

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-108

Over 6.5

-112

There is +150 available that Kirill Marchenko finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +1100.

Player Goals

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+150

Anytime

+1100

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+170

Anytime

+1200

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

First

+220

Anytime

+1500

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+270

Anytime

+1800

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

First

+290

Anytime

+1900

Evander Kane (Canucks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Conor Garland (Canucks)

First

+320

Anytime

+2200

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Linus Karlsson (Canucks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Mathieu Olivier (Blue Jackets)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Max Sasson (Canucks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Dante Fabbro (Blue Jackets)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Drew O'Connor (Canucks)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

David Kampf (Canucks)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Mikael Pyyhtia (Blue Jackets)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Liam Ohgren (Canucks)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Danton Heinen (Blue Jackets)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Nils Hoglander (Canucks)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Brendan Gaunce (Blue Jackets)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Aatu Raty (Canucks)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Jake Christiansen (Blue Jackets)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Erik Gudbranson (Blue Jackets)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6600

Victor Mancini (Canucks)

First

+1600

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+145

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-145

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-278

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-145

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+115

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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 4 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 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 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 2.20 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.50 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 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 21.4
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 21.1
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 32.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 31.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 5.4

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Starting Lineups

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