Match Analysis: Columbus Blue Jackets vs St Louis Blues – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-01
- Time: 11:10 PM UTC
- Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
Game Overview
The Columbus Blue Jackets host the St. Louis Blues in an NHL regular season matchup. Columbus, slight favorites, have an edge in recent head-to-head results and defense, while St. Louis shows a high-scoring offense but slightly weaker defense.
Key Factors to Consider
- Columbus has a 1-2-0 home record and scores 3.4 goals per game allowing 3.1, while St. Louis is 2-1-0 on the road with 2.9 goals for and 4.3 against on average. Columbus has a stronger recent defensive average and better head-to-head results.
- Columbus has won 4 of the last 6 meetings, including recent wins where they covered the spread and won moneyline bets. Past games favored lower scoring but recent projections suggest a high total.
- There are no major injury concerns reported for either team affecting lineup strength significantly at this time.
- Game is at Columbusβ home rink Nationwide Arena, where they show better form. No notable weather or travel effects.
- Columbus, currently lower in points and needing wins at home, appear motivated to improve their standings. St. Louis has slightly better points but less recent form momentum.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Columbus -142, St Louis +120 | Columbus Blue Jackets | β β β β β 75% |
Spread | Columbus -1.5 +170, St Louis +1.5 -205 | Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Over/under | Over 6.5 -105, Under 6.5 -115 | Over 6.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Columbus Blue Jackets 2% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 6.5 33% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 6.5 at 33% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 34.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Columbus Blue Jackets to win on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 spread, and the game to go over 6.5 total goals.
Predicted Score: Columbus Blue Jackets 5 – St. Louis Blues 3