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Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Why Vegas is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/13/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights will lock horns in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of the Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 56% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+172) | +1.5 (-198) |
| Moneyline | -140 | +120 |
| Total | o6 (-118) | u6 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Golden Knights -1.5 | +172 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | +120 |
| Total | Under 6 | -102 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Golden Knights -1.5 at the spread.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Jack Eichel is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Eichel a 33.5% chance of scoring a goal at Nationwide Arena, while the star is a 5.8% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 33.5% |
| Tomas Hertl | 33.2% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 30.9% |
| Mark Stone | 26.7% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 26.5% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 32.1% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 28.3% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 25.2% |
| Zach Werenski | 23.1% |
| Sean Monahan | 20.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 6.4% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.1% |
| Jack Eichel | 5.8% |
| Mark Stone | 5.1% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 4.9% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 6.5% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.1% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 4.4% |
| Zach Werenski | 4.3% |
| Sean Monahan | 3.6% |
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Blue Jackets and Golden Knights at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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