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Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights Prediction & Odds - 3/13/2025

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup, our predictive model gives the Knights a 55% chance of defeating the Jackets.

Vegas Golden Knights: 55% win probability

Superior goal scoring (215 goals for, ranking 3rd in Western Conference)
Better overall record (38 wins vs Columbus' 31)
Stronger position in standings (3rd in West vs Columbus' 8th in East)

Columbus Blue Jackets: 45% win probability

Poor defensive record (213 goals against, among bottom half in East)
Inconsistent recent form (LWLLW shows volatility)
Lower points total (70 points in 64 games vs Vegas' 83 points)

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights odds

Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets at home on Thursday, March 13.

	Columbus Blue Jackets	Vegas Golden Knights
Moneyline	+145 (via bet365 US)	-166 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights preview

The Vegas Golden Knights head to Nationwide Arena looking to bounce back from a tough overtime loss to Pittsburgh, while the Blue Jackets aim to snap their recent skid that's seen them drop three of their last four games.

Vegas has been lighting up the scoreboard lately, putting up 3.7 goals per game in their last ten matches while maintaining their spot atop the Pacific Division, but they'll face a Columbus team that's equally potent on offense.

The Blue Jackets' dynamic duo of Mathieu Olivier and Kirill Marchenko has been on fire, with Olivier netting two goals in their last outing and Marchenko reaching the 25-goal mark this season.

While both teams pack serious offensive punch - ranking 5th and 6th in league scoring - Columbus's defensive struggles could be their Achilles' heel, as they're giving up over three goals per game.

Keep an eye on Noah Hanifin, who's making his presence felt for Vegas with clutch plays, including that last-second goal against Pittsburgh that forced overtime.

The season series sits at one apiece after Columbus grabbed a 2-1 overtime win back in January, setting up what should be an entertaining rubber match.

Between Elvis Merzlikins' inconsistent form in net for Columbus and Vegas's Adin Hill looking to prove himself, this matchup has all the makings of a high-scoring affair.

The Blue Jackets' playoff hopes hang in the balance as they cling to the final wild card spot in the East, adding extra weight to what's already shaping up to be a compelling interconference clash.

Key stats

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Vegas Golden Knights sit 3rd in Western Conference with 83 points while Columbus ranks 8th in Eastern with 70 points - a 13-point gap between teams
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Columbus shows better offensive output with 217 goals scored vs Vegas's 215, despite being lower in standings
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Vegas maintains stronger defense allowing 177 goals against compared to Columbus's 213, a difference of 36 goals
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Recent form contrasts sharply: Columbus at LWLLW while Vegas shows LLWWW, indicating Vegas's better current momentum