The Utah Hockey Club (21-21-8, on a three-game losing streak) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (25-19-7) at Delta Center. The matchup on Friday, January 31 starts at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will claim the victory in Friday's matchup.
The Blue Jackets have put up 29 goals during their past 10 games, while allowing 19 goals. A total of 16 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into two power-play goals (12.5%). They are 7-2-1 over those games.
Utah Hockey Club vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Utah Hockey Club 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Utah Hockey Club (-228)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Utah Hockey Club Splits and Trends
- The Utah Hockey Club are 5-8-13 in overtime games on their way to a 21-21-8 overall record.
- Utah has 22 points (8-6-6) in the 20 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Utah Hockey Club registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- Utah has finished 3-7-2 in the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering eight points).
- The Utah Hockey Club have scored at least three goals in 26 games (18-2-6, 42 points).
- In the 20 games when Utah has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 9-8-3 record (21 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Utah is 13-8-2 (28 points).
- The Utah Hockey Club have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 7-12-6 to record 20 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have posted a record of 7-7-14 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 25-19-7.
- In the 14 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- When Columbus has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned eight points (4-7-0 record).
- The Blue Jackets have earned 46 points in their 31 games with three or more goals scored.
- Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 22 games this season and has registered 26 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-8-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 10-10-3 to record 23 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Utah Hockey Club Rank | Utah Hockey Club AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.82 | Goals Scored | 3.27 | 7th |
| 16th | 2.96 | Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 26th |
| 22nd | 27.3 | Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| 17th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| 13th | 22.46% | Power Play % | 21.6% | 15th |
| 8th | 81.76% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 25th |
Utah Hockey Club vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
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