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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV

Article updated Jan 30, 8:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a highly anticipated matchup. Columbus is coming off a 3-2 victory against the LA Kings and

Game outlook

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a highly anticipated matchup. Columbus is coming off a 3-2 victory against the LA Kings and has been on a hot streak, winning two of their last three games. They are currently tied for the Eastern Conference wildcard spot. Vegas, on the other hand, lost in overtime to the Dallas Stars and has struggled recently, losing six of their last eight games. Despite facing some key injuries, both teams are gearing up for an exciting game. Vegas is the betting favorite with the current line at -248. Stay tuned for a detailed prediction and free NHL picks for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Jackets +215 | Golden Knights -248

Spread: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-120) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+100)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 71%.

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets show a strong offensive presence with a goals-for average of 3.3, ranking 7th in the league, and are led by Kirill Marchenko with 20 goals. The team's power play is ranked 11th, scoring 22.6% of the time. However, their defense is struggling, ranking 29th in the league with a goals-against average of 3.3. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 18-11-3 with one shutout. Overall, Columbus holds a power ranking of 7 and is ranked 5th in offense and 26th in defense. They have a record of 24-19-7 this season.

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Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights currently have a strong offensive performance, ranking fourth in goals scored per game with an average of 3.41. Defensively, they rank ninth, allowing an average of 2.80 goals per game. Overall, they have a record of 31-15-5 and hold a power ranking of 5. In their recent matchups, Columbus managed to win two out of three games against Vegas. Key players to mention include Pavel Dorofeyev leading in goals, Jack Eichel leading in assists and points, and Brayden McNabb leading in plus/minus. Goalie Adin Hill has a record of 19-9-4 with two shutouts.

Vegas Golden Knights Outperform Columbus Blue Jackets in Offense and Defense

The Vegas Golden Knights have demonstrated superior performance on both offense and defense compared to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Vegas boasts a remarkable 3.4 goals-for average and a 2.7 goals-against average, while Columbus lags behind with a 3.3 goals-for average and a 3.3 goals-against average. Furthermore, Vegas ranks 3rd in power play efficiency and 21st in penalty kill effectiveness, whereas Columbus ranks 11th and a disappointing 27th, respectively. Head-to-head, Columbus has struggled, losing four of the last six matches against Vegas and on the road, losing four of the last six games against the Golden Knights. Goalie Adin Hill has been a standout player for Vegas, securing 19 victories in 32 appearances with notable statistics including a 2.65 GAA, .901 SV%, and 2 shutouts.

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SportsJaw Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets+215 → +236Moved
  • Moneyline · Vegas Golden Knights-250 → -288Moved
  • Spread · Columbus Blue Jackets+1.5 (-120) → +1.5 (-105)Moved
  • Spread · Vegas Golden Knights-1.5 (+100) → -1.5 (-115)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Columbus Blue Jackets
5-5 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Vegas Golden Knights
8-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-30T13:17:28.137Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a highly anticipated matchup. Columbus is coming off a 3-2 victory against the LA Kings and has been on a hot streak, winning two of their last three games. They are currently tied for the Eastern Conference wildcard spot. Vegas, on the other hand, lost in overtime to the Dallas Stars and has struggled recently, losing six of their last eight games. Despite facing some key injuries, both teams are gearing up for an exciting game. Vegas is the betting favorite with the current line at -248. Stay tuned for a detailed prediction and free NHL picks for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights matchup.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Vegas Golden Knights 2-1

Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on January 30, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Columbus Blue Jackets' strongest period was the overtime, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 (-105) spread, Columbus Blue Jackets covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +215Win
  • BrycetMoneyline · Vegas Golden Knights -248Loss
  • IroncladlocksMoneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +215Win
  • ThehitmanMoneyline · Vegas Golden Knights -248Loss
  • GeauxtigersTotal · Under 6.5 (-110)Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Vegas Golden Knights -248Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Teddy718Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +213Win