- The Blues are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blue Jackets
- Blue Jackets vs. Blues Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDMW | FDOH
The Columbus Blue Jackets (26-20) visit Enterprise Center to take on the St. Louis Blues (20-25) on Jan. 31 in St. Louis, MO. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Blues are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Blue Jackets vs. Blues Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Blues Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Blue Jackets | +1.5 -250 | 6 -102 | -105 |
| Blues | -1.5 +200 | 6 -118 | -118 |
Blue Jackets vs Blues Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blues will win this game with 56.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blue Jackets vs Blues Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 50.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+9.60 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 8 of their last 9 games (+8.35 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in their last 7 games (+8.25 Units / 74% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.45 Units / 67% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.35 Units / 18% ROI)
Blues Best Bets & Trends
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+12.55 Units / 36% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 1P Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+7.60 Units / 51% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in their last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 54% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+6.40 Units / 47% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.50 Units / 18% ROI)
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 29-24 against the spread this NHL season (-1.5 Units / -1.67% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 26-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units /-0.17% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 25-26 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -6.27% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 26-25 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units /-2.55% ROI
Blues Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blues are 26-28 against the spread this NHL season (-11.8 Units /-12.76% ROI).
- Blues are 20-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.55 Units / -25.83% ROI
- Blues are 26-27 when betting the Over for -3.35 Units / -5.61% ROI
- Blues are 27-26 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -2.5% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blues vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou (StL) | +185 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +190 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +220 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +230 |
| Pavel Buchnevich (StL) | +240 |
| Brayden Schenn (StL) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blues vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -220 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blues vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -125 | 2.5 -110 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -110 | 2.5 -120 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 2.5 -105 | 2.5 -130 |
| Jordan Kyrou (STL) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +105 |
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Blue Jackets are 92-123 (.428) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 8-14 (.364) when recording less than 30 shots on goal this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .501
The Blue Jackets are 57-95 (.375) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .457
The Blue Jackets are 14-6 (.700) when scoring a power play goal this season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .586
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Blues are 20-34 (.370) this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues are 10-16 (.385) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .625
The Blues are 4-32 (.111) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .287
The Blues are 12-23 (.343) when allowing 5 or more rush chances this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .459
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets have scored on 3% of rush chances on the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets have 21 slot shots in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blues are 20-34 (.370) this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues have averaged 2.67 expected goals per game this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.07
The Blues have scored on 7% of cycle chances this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Blues have scored on 6% of cycle chances while leading this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 11 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blue Jackets have allowed 1.3 goals per game in the third period this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Blues Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 16% of cycle chances against the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blues allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances against the power play last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 16% of cycle chances against the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
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