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Blue Jackets vs. Utah Prediction: Utah Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [1/31/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Hockey Club matchup.
The Utah Hockey Club will square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Delta Center on Friday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Utah as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Columbus-Utah game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict Utah chance of winning is 62%, while Blue Jackets' is 38%."
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blue Jackets vs. Utah predictions page.
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Blue Jackets vs. Utah Hockey Club Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Utah 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Utah a 62% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, Columbus (+1.5) has a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Blue Jackets vs. Utah Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-125) | -1.5 (+110) |
| Moneyline | +202 | -225 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blue Jackets vs. Utah Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Blue Jackets vs. Utah matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Blue Jackets vs. Utah Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Utah?
According to our model, Utah's Clayton Keller is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Utah.
Our projections give Keller a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Delta Center, while the Utah star is a 37.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 6.2% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.8% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 5.5% |
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | 7.7% |
| Josh Doan | 6.5% |
| Lawson Crouse | 5.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 32.4% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 30.0% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 28.6% |
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | 37.8% |
| Josh Doan | 33.7% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 26.8% |
Blue Jackets vs. Utah Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's action between Utah and Blue Jackets at Delta Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Utah Hockey Club
- Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Delta Center
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Blue Jackets vs. Utah matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Columbus vs. Utah picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict Utah, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blue Jackets vs. Utah insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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