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Utah vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Utah Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [2/6/2025]
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Written by Dimers Data
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Utah Hockey Club vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Utah Hockey Club will lock horns in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Utah as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Utah-Columbus game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast Utah with a win probability of 54% and the Blue Jackets with 46%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Utah vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.
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Utah Hockey Club vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between Utah and the Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Utah a 54% chance of beating Columbus.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Utah vs. Blue Jackets Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Utah | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+155) | +1.5 (-185) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +140 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Utah vs. Blue Jackets Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Utah vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Utah vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Utah vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Utah's Dylan Guenther is most likely to score the first goal in Utah vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Guenther an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Utah star is a 40.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 8.6% |
| Clayton Keller | 7.5% |
| Josh Doan | 5.0% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 6.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 6.5% |
| Kent Johnson | 5.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 40.5% |
| Clayton Keller | 37.3% |
| Josh Doan | 27.9% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 36.1% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 33.3% |
| Kent Johnson | 27.0% |
Utah vs. Blue Jackets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Blue Jackets and Utah at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Utah Hockey Club vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Utah vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Utah vs. Columbus picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict Utah, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Columbus on Thursday.
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