The Columbus Blue Jackets (31-25-8) will attempt to prolong a three-game home win streak when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights (38-19-7) on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we expect to secure the win in Thursday's hockey game.
Over the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have recorded a 5-4-1 record after totaling 38 total goals (two power-play goals on 18 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 11.1%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Golden Knights 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+143)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have a 38-19-7 record overall, with a 3-7-10 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- In the 22 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-7-5 record (good for 25 points).
- In the five games this season the Golden Knights scored only one goal, they went 1-2-2 (four points).
- Vegas has scored two goals in nine games this season (1-7-1 record, three points).
- The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals 47 times, and are 36-7-4 in those games (to record 76 points).
- In the 26 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 12-10-4 to register 28 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Vegas is 27-13-3 (57 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 11-5-3 to register 25 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 31-25-8 record this season and are 8-8-16 in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus has earned 19 points (6-5-7) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has earned nine points (4-9-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Blue Jackets have earned 58 points in their 40 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 14-8-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 34 times this season, and earned 34 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.34 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| 9th | 2.73 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 27th |
| 4th | 30.7 | Shots | 28.4 | 15th |
| 5th | 26.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 27th |
| 2nd | 28.95% | Power Play % | 19.46% | 22nd |
| 23rd | 76.15% | Penalty Kill % | 75.42% | 24th |
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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