The Columbus Blue Jackets (16-17-6) will host the St. Louis Blues (19-17-4) at Nationwide Arena on Saturday night in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup.

The Blue Jackets have been nearly unstoppable at home this season, boasting an impressive 12-5-3 record at Nationwide Arena, while averaging 3.31 goals per game behind the stellar play of Zach Werenski, who leads the team with 43 points.

St. Louis enters the contest riding momentum from their recent 4-0 shutout victory over Ottawa, marking their fourth win in their last five games.

The contrast in playing styles sets up an fascinating battle, with Columbus's high-scoring offense (7th in NHL with 3.3 goals per game) facing off against the Blues' more defensive approach (allowing 3.00 goals per game).

Both teams are dealing with notable absences, as the Blues will be without Nick Leddy and Torey Krug, while Columbus continues to miss key contributors Justin Danforth, Yegor Chinakhov, and Boone Jenner.

This matchup could have significant implications for both teams' playoff aspirations, with the Blues currently sitting fifth in the Central Division and the Blue Jackets fighting to climb the Metropolitan Division standings.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues: who will win?

For tonight's Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues matchup, our predictive model gives the Blue Jackets a 55.5% chance of defeating the Blues.

Columbus Blue Jackets: 55.5% win probability

  • Strong offensive output (131 goals scored this season)
  • Recent momentum with LWLWW form in last 5 games
  • Better points percentage at 0.487 (38 points in 39 games)

St. Louis Blues: 44.5% win probability

  • Lower scoring efficiency (110 goals in 40 games)
  • Weaker goal differential (-7 compared to -10)
  • Lower points percentage at 0.475 (42 points in 40 games)

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues odds

Columbus Blue JacketsSt. Louis Blues
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Key stats

  • 1
    The Columbus Blue Jackets have won 16 out of 39 matches this season.
  • 2
    The St. Louis Blues have won 19 out of 40 matches this season.
  • 3
    With 38 points, the Columbus Blue Jackets holds the 11th position in the league standings.
  • 4
    St. Louis Blues's 42 points place them 10th in the rankings.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues form

Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Latest matches
L
W
L
W
W
Victories
3/5 (60%)
Defeats
2/5 (40%)
Jan 3, 2025
Detroit Red Wings5:4Columbus Blue Jackets
Jan 1, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes3:4Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 29, 2024
Boston Bruins4:0Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 28, 2024
Boston Bruins2:6Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 24, 2024
Montreal Canadiens4:5Columbus Blue Jackets
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
Latest matches
W
W
L
W
W
Victories
4/5 (80%)
Defeats
1/5 (20%)
Jan 4, 2025
Ottawa Senators0:4St. Louis Blues
Dec 31, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks2:6St. Louis Blues
Dec 29, 2024
Buffalo Sabres4:2St. Louis Blues
Dec 28, 2024
Nashville Predators4:7St. Louis Blues
Dec 24, 2024
Detroit Red Wings0:4St. Louis Blues

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues head to head

Columbus Blue Jackets

83%

St. Louis Blues

17%

Oct 2, 2024

St. Louis Blues

1 : 3

Columbus Blue Jackets

Sep 25, 2024

Columbus Blue Jackets

3 : 0

St. Louis Blues

Jan 31, 2024

St. Louis Blues

0 : 1

Columbus Blue Jackets

Dec 9, 2023

Columbus Blue Jackets

5 : 2

St. Louis Blues

Oct 2, 2023

Columbus Blue Jackets

5 : 3

St. Louis Blues

Sep 27, 2023

St. Louis Blues

3 : 2

Columbus Blue Jackets