Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - March 13

The Columbus Blue Jackets (31-25-8) will aim to continue a three-game home win streak when they face the Vegas Golden Knights (38-19-7) on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Here's our prediction for who will clinch the win in Thursday's matchup.

The Blue Jackets have put up a 5-4-1 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 38 goals while giving up 32 in that time. On the power play, 18 opportunities have resulted in two goals (11.1% success rate).

Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Golden Knights 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+160)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

The Golden Knights have a 38-19-7 record overall, with a 3-7-10 record in matchups 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 recorded 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 are 36-7-4 in the 47 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 76 points).
In the 26 games when Vegas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-10-4 record (28 points).
In the 43 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 27-13-3 (57 points).
The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 11-5-3 (25 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 8-8-16 record in overtime games this season and a 31-25-8 overall record.
In the 18 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
This season the Blue Jackets scored just 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 three or more goals scored.
Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 24 games this season and has recorded 30 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-9-4 (32 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Blue Jackets went 15-15-4 in those matchups (34 points).

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

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
3rd	28.95%	Power Play %	19.46%	22nd
22nd	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+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio