Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 1/30/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 30th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 24-19-7 this year after they defeated Los Angeles in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Columbus blew a 2-1 lead late in the third period, but they were able to bounce back in overtime for the win. The Blue Jackets were outshot by a total of 33-24, won 42.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Marchenko, Fabbro, and Werenski, while Merzlikins stopped 31 out of 33 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blue Jackets lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 7-4 but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-1 before that. Columbus has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 55 points. Columbus has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 3.34 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 74.8% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 16 goals, 38 assists, and 189 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 20 goals, 33 assists, and 140 shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins is 18-11-3 with a 2.95 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 31-15-5 this season after they lost to Dallas in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas led 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed the Stars to tie the game and ended up losing in overtime. The Golden Knights recorded 28 shots on goal, won 52.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Eichel, and Hertl, while Hill stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Knights defeated the Panthers by a score of 4-1 but did lose to the Stars by a score of 4-3 before that. Vegas has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently tied for first in the Pacific standings with 67 points. Vegas has scored 3.39 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 28.3% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 16 goals, 48 assists, and 155 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 13 goals, 33 assists, and 72 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 19-9-4 with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Golden Knights

• The Blue Jackets have won seven of their last 10 games as underdogs.
• The Golden Knights have lost six of their last nine games as favorites.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games against the Golden Knights following a win.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have won the first period in five of their last six games as road underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Golden Knights’ last six night games at T-Mobile Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games as favorites.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in 15 of his last 16 Thursday night appearances.
• Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last four home games.
• Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine night games.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Yegor Chinakhov has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 Thursday night games.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against the Golden Knights after playing less than 20 minutes in the Blue Jackets’ last game.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after pretty successful seasons so far, but they have both struggled over the last two weeks. The Golden Knights are 19-6-2 at home this year, while the Blue Jackets are 7-14-4 on the road. Columbus did just pick up a win over LA in their last game, but they are just 1-3 in their last four road games. Vegas has really struggled in recent weeks and blew a great chance to beat the Stars last time out. I don’t like how either one of these teams is currently playing and I think the Blue Jackets have some value against this inconsistent Vegas team. Take Columbus and the big plus money price.