NHL Betting Preview - Columbus Blue Jackets Underdogs vs Vegas Golden Knights at Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Columbus Blue Jackets arrive at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Vegas Golden Knights as -160 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Golden Knights to win this game 3.5-2.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Vegas Golden Knights sport a record of 31-11-4 heading into this matchup, while the Columbus Blue Jackets sit at 26-18-3 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 25-19-2 for the Golden Knights and 20-27 for the Blue Jackets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vegas vs Columbus injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 5-ranked Vegas Golden Knights and the No. 20-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Vegas Golden Knights No. 3-ranked offense (3.41 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 11 at 2.77 goals per game allowed. The Golden Knights Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.88% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 79.03% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Columbus was a 2-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Stars. They won as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

The Golden Knights were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Hurricanes. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vegas at -121 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Columbus's last 8 games
  • Columbus is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games on the road
  • Vegas is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games
  • Vegas is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Vegas's last 13 games
  • Vegas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Columbus at Arizona, Thursday, January 25th
Vegas home to New York, Thursday, January 25th

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