Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/2/2024]

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at United Center on Saturday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used trusted machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Blackhawks 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Blue Jackets a 54% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of going under.

Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Odds

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

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Blackhawks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+165)	+1.5 (-192)
Moneyline	-150	+130
Total	o6.5 (+106)	u6.5 (-130)

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

Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Picks

Our predictions, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-192
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+130
Total	Under 6.5	-130

While the Blue Jackets are more likely to win the game, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 2.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Player Props

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

According to our model, Chicago's Connor Bedard is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks.

Our projections give Bedard a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Blackhawks star is a 38.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	6.8%
Kirill Marchenko	4.9%
Dmitri Voronkov	4.5%
Johnny Gaudreau	3.9%
Yegor Chinakhov	3.4%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	7.8%
Nick Foligno	6.5%
Anthony Beauvillier	5.1%
Tyler Johnson	4.6%
Jason Dickinson	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	35.6%
Kirill Marchenko	25.6%
Dmitri Voronkov	24.3%
Johnny Gaudreau	22.2%
Yegor Chinakhov	20.0%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	38.8%
Nick Foligno	30.4%
Anthony Beauvillier	27.3%
Tyler Johnson	24.0%
Jason Dickinson	20.1%

Blue Jackets vs. Hawks Game Information

Saturday's action between the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets at United Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Saturday March 2, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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Conclusion

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