Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Blue Jackets

The Vegas Golden Knights square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, December 13.

When the Golden Knights meet the Blue Jackets, we’re not expecting the scoreboard to tick over too much. Odds of -133 are available for Under 6.5 goals and that makes appeal.

Vegas Golden Knights triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Philadelphia Flyers were beaten 3-2 (OT) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mark Stone registered two goals, with Zach Whitecloud scoring one.

Columbus Blue Jackets have lost on their last four outings. In a recent home game at Nationwide Arena, they were turned over 6-3 by Ottawa Senators. Dmitri Voronkov, Boone Jenner and Dante Fabbro each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-0 win for the Knights at Nationwide Arena when they last played the Blue Jackets. We’ve seen six Knights wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Carter Hart (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-3-3	3.3	.871	0
23/24	12-9-2	2.8	.906	1

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-12-8	2.7	.908	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 3.0 goals from 24.2 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

Jack Eichel is the top points scorer with 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists, with Mark Stone racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Akira Schmid have a 2.32 goal against average with a .897 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Blue Jackets have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.2 goals from 31.7 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.6%.

The top points scorer is Zach Werenski with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, while Sean Monahan is next best after having 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.78 GAA with a .906 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Unders could be on the cards and there’s a chance to back this outcome at an appealing -133. Our pick for this NHL clash means that we need six goals or less.

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Key Golden Knights vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

Bettors in search of a larger potential return on their Total wager can look to go under a different number of goals. This is achieved by moving the line until you’re happy with the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Eichel Over 0.5 Assists -141

Jack Eichel (Golden Knights) has made one assist or more in 5 straight games on the road. You can secure attractive odds of -141 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists price making appeal.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 1 Blue Jackets

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Golden Knights to win 4-1. The odds of +1400 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Blue Jackets

1-0

Knights

+5500

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-0

Knights

+4500

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-1

Knights

+1400

Blue Jackets

+1600

3-0

Knights

+3000

Blue Jackets

+4000

3-1

Knights

+1700

Blue Jackets

+2200

3-2

Knights

+800

Blue Jackets

+950

4-0

Knights

+3500

Blue Jackets

+5500

4-1

Knights

+1400

Blue Jackets

+2000

4-2

Knights

+1400

Blue Jackets

+1800

4-3

Knights

+950

Blue Jackets

+1100

5-0

Knights

+6000

Blue Jackets

+9000

5-1

Knights

+2200

Blue Jackets

+3400

5-2

Knights

+1400

Blue Jackets

+2000

5-3

Knights

+2000

Blue Jackets

+2500

5-4

Knights

+1800

Blue Jackets

+2000

6-0

Knights

+9000

Blue Jackets

+14000

6-1

Knights

+4500

Blue Jackets

+8000

6-2

Knights

+2500

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-3

Knights

+2500

Blue Jackets

+3500

6-4

Knights

+4000

Blue Jackets

+5000

6-5

Knights

+4500

Blue Jackets

+5000

7-1

Knights

+8000

Blue Jackets

+13000

7-2

Knights

+6600

Blue Jackets

+11000

7-3

Knights

+5000

Blue Jackets

+7000

7-4

Knights

+5500

Blue Jackets

+7500

7-5

Knights

+10000

Blue Jackets

+11000

7-6

Knights

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-4

Knights

+10000

Blue Jackets

+13000

8-5

Knights

+12500

Blue Jackets

+14000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Vegas Golden Knights are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -149 about them triumphing means a 60% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +125 about Columbus Blue Jackets.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +106.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.

Moneyline

Knights

-149

Blue Jackets

+125

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+107

Tie

+325

Blue Jackets

+200

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

+160

Blue Jackets +1.5

-200

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 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 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 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 5 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 2.90 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 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 2.90 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 18.6
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.8

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