Golden Knights vs Blue Jackets Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 13th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 15-6-9 this season after they defeated Philadelphia in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas led 1-0 and 2-1, but they couldn’t hold either lead, before getting the win in overtime. The Golden Knights out shot Philadelphia by a total of 22-19, won 54.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Stone (2) and Whitecloud, while Schmid stopped 17 out of 19 shots, which was an .895 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vegas lost to the Islanders by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Rangers by a score of 3-2 before that. The Golden Knights have won five of their last six games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 39 points. Vegas has scored 3.07 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 24.5% on the power play and 81.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 12 goals and 28 assists, while Mitch Marner has added six goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who is 2-0-1 with a 2.80 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this season. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 13-12-6 this year after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Columbus allowed four goals in the first period, but they cut the deficit to 4-3 in the second, before allowing the last two goals to seal the loss. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 29-27, won 42.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Jenner, Voronkov, and Fabbro, while Greaves stopped 21 out of 23 and Merzlikins stopped two out of five shots. 

Prior to that game, Columbus lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-1 and the Capitals by a score of 2-0. The Blue Jackets have lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 32 points. Columbus has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with nine goals and 23 assists, while Kirill Marchenko has added 10 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 7-7-5 with a 2.74 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year. 

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won nine of their last 10 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blue Jackets have lost eight of their last 10 games.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Golden Knights have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as favorites when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Golden Knights’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four home games against the Golden Knights.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games after coming off overtime.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games at Nationwide Arena.
• Dmitri Voronkov has scored a goal in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games at Nationwide Arena.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Pavel Dorofeyev has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites against the Blue Jackets.
• Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 14 appearances.

Golden Knights vs Blue Jackets Prediction 

Columbus comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five. The Blue Jackets are 6-4-3 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 8-2-5 on the road. Vegas has won five of their last six, but four of their last five games have gone to overtime. The Golden Knights are playing with fire with all of these close wins, but I can’t back this Columbus defense. Take Vegas on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Golden Knights ML