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Blues vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: St. Louis Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/4/2025]
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Written by Dimers Data
Our expert prediction for Saturday's St. Louis Blues vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will square off with the St. Louis Blues, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Blues as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's St. Louis-Columbus game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Blues are more likely to win, while the Blue Jackets have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blues vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.
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Blues vs. Blue Jackets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Blue Jackets and Blues at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Blues vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any St. Louis vs. Columbus picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Blues vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blues and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Blues a 51% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Blues vs. Blue Jackets Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blues | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+240) | +1.5 (-298) |
| Moneyline | -105 | -110 |
| Total | o5.5 (-122) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blues vs. Blue Jackets Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Blues vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, aligned with 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.
Blues vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blues vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, St. Louis' Jordan Kyrou is most likely to score the first goal in Blues vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Kyrou a 6.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blues star is a 32.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 6.4% |
| Jake Neighbours | 5.5% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 5.3% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | 6.3% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 6.0% |
| Kent Johnson | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 32.6% |
| Jake Neighbours | 29.1% |
| Dylan Holloway | 29.0% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 33.0% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 32.6% |
| Kent Johnson | 27.7% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
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