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Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Vegas Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/30/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup.
The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Columbus-Vegas game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Golden Knights with a win probability of 67% and the Blue Jackets with 33%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights predictions page.
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Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Golden Knights 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 67% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +245 | -278 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give Eichel an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 41.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.8% |
| Adam Fantilli | 5.2% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 4.8% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 8.0% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 7.0% |
| Tomas Hertl | 5.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 30.2% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 29.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 26.8% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 41.6% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 37.1% |
| Mark Stone | 30.7% |
Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Golden Knights and Blue Jackets at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Columbus vs. Vegas picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
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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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