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Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Seattle Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/9/2025]
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Written by Dimers Data
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will square off with the Seattle Kraken, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Kraken as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Seattle-Columbus game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Kraken with a win probability of 51% and the Blue Jackets with 49%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Kraken vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.
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Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Blue Jackets and Kraken at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Kraken vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Seattle vs. Columbus picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Kraken and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Kraken a 51% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kraken | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+195) | +1.5 (-238) |
| Moneyline | -125 | +112 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Kraken vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Kraken vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Columbus' Luca Del Bel Belluz is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Del Bel Belluz a 17.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 68.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jared McCann | 6.0% |
| Shane Wright | 4.8% |
| Matty Beniers | 4.5% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | 17.5% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 5.2% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 3.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jared McCann | 31.3% |
| Matty Beniers | 25.1% |
| Shane Wright | 24.8% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | 68.7% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 25.8% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 24.8% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Kraken, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
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