Minnesota Wild vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/6/2024]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

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

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Wild a 56% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Wild vs. Blue Jackets Odds

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

Bet Type	Wild	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	-1.5 (+190)	+1.5 (-220)
Moneyline	-125	+114
Total	o6 (-122)	u6 (+102)

• The Blue Jackets are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Wild, with -220 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Wild (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +190.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +114, which means you can bet $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214, if they win.
• On the other hand, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100 for a total payout of $225 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -122, as well as the best odds for the Under at +102.

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

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Wild vs. Blue Jackets Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild -1.5	+190
Moneyline	Wild	-125
Total	Under 6	+102

Even though the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Wild -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

Our NHL best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates often, so check this article for the latest betting insights ahead of the Wild vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday January 6, 2024.

Wild vs. Blue Jackets Game Information

Saturday's game between the Blue Jackets and Wild at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday January 6, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

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