Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/25/2024]

The Calgary Flames will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Flames matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blue Jackets vs. Flames Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Flames 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Flames a 63% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of going under.

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Blue Jackets vs. Flames Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Flames
Puck Line	+1.5 (-142)	-1.5 (+125)
Moneyline	+164	-190
Total	o6.5 (-112)	u6.5 (-105)

• The Flames are -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +125 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -142.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -190. That means you can risk $190 to win $100 for a total payout of $290 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +164, where you can bet $100 to profit $164, earning a total payout of $264 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -112, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Blue Jackets vs. Flames Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-142
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+164
Total	Under 6.5	-105

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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Blue Jackets vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Flames?

According to our model, Calgary's Yegor Sharangovich is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Flames.

Our projections give Sharangovich an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 38.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	4.1%
Cole Sillinger	4.1%
Yegor Chinakhov	4.0%
Boone Jenner	3.9%
Johnny Gaudreau	3.4%

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Yegor Sharangovich	8.0%
Nazem Kadri	7.5%
Blake Coleman	6.9%
Elias Lindholm	5.7%
Mikael Backlund	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	24.1%
Cole Sillinger	23.6%
Yegor Chinakhov	23.6%
Kirill Marchenko	21.9%
Adam Fantilli	20.3%

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Yegor Sharangovich	38.1%
Blake Coleman	36.1%
Nazem Kadri	33.9%
Elias Lindholm	31.1%
Jonathan Huberdeau	23.5%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Blue Jackets vs. Flames on Thursday January 25, 2024.

Blue Jackets vs. Flames Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Flames and Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Thursday January 25, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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Conclusion

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