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The Columbus Blue Jackets (31-25-8) will try to prolong a three-game home win streak when they square off against the Vegas Golden Knights (38-19-7) on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Thursday's game.
The Blue Jackets' offense has scored 38 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has conceded 32 goals. They have registered 18 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored two goals (11.1%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Golden Knights 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+159)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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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 needed overtime.
- Vegas has 25 points (10-7-5) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- The five times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-2-2 (four points).
- Vegas has finished 1-7-1 in the nine games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
- The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals 47 times, and are 36-7-4 in those games (to record 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 this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 27-13-3 (57 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 11-5-3 to record 25 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 31-25-8 this season and are 8-8-16 in overtime games.
- Columbus has earned 19 points (6-5-7) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only 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 scored at least three goals 40 times, earning 58 points from those matchups (27-9-4).
- This season, Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 14-8-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 34 times this season, and earned 34 points in those games.
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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+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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