The Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-5) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-19-7) at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, January 30 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights fell to the Dallas Stars 4-3 in overtime in their last game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-2 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets' offense has put up 30 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 21 goals. They have recorded 17 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (23.5%). They are 7-2-1 over those contests.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Golden Knights 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-299)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 3-5-8 in overtime matchups as part of a 31-15-5 overall record.
- In the 17 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-5-3 record (good for 21 points).
- Looking at the three times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-1-1 record, good for three points.
- Vegas has lost all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals in 40 games (30-6-4, 64 points).
- In the 22 games when Vegas has scored a single power-play goal, it has an 11-8-3 record (25 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Vegas is 22-10-1 (45 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 9-4-3 to record 21 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 6-7-13 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 24-19-7.
- Columbus has earned 14 points (4-3-6) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- When Columbus has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-7-0 record).
- The Blue Jackets have earned 46 points in their 31 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 12-8-2 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 13-8-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 9-10-3 to register 21 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.39 | Goals Scored | 3.3 | 7th |
| 9th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 26th |
| 4th | 30.5 | Shots | 29.4 | 9th |
| 8th | 27 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 22nd |
| 4th | 28.33% | Power Play % | 21.77% | 14th |
| 19th | 78.18% | Penalty Kill % | 74.82% | 26th |
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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