
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 30
At 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 30, Kirill Marchenko and Tyler Bertuzzi will go toe-to-toe in a matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Blue Jackets-Blackhawks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: NHL Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 | 160 | -192 | 6.5 | 110 | -130 | -155 | +130 |
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Prediction
ATS Pick: Blackhawks (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Blackhawks 4 - Blue Jackets 2
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Betting Insights
- In 25 of 52 matches this season, Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Chicago has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 22 of 54 games this season.
- The teams combine to score 5.7 goals per game, 0.8 fewer than this game's total.
- Combined, these teams surrender 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Blue Jackets are 20th in the league, and the Blackhawks are 27th.
- The Blue Jackets are 21st in the league in goals conceded, and the Blackhawks are 18th.
Blue Jackets Stats
- The Blue Jackets' 158 total goals (3.0 per game) make them the 20th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- Columbus has conceded 171 total goals (3.3 per game), ranking 21st in NHL action in goals against.
- They have the league's 22nd-ranked goal differential at -13.
- The 25 power-play goals Columbus has put up this season (to rank 26th in the NHL) have come on 129 chances.
- The Blue Jackets' 19.38% power-play conversion rate ranks 19th in the league.
- The three shorthanded goals Columbus has scored this season rank 19th among all NHL squads.
Blue Jackets Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Werenski | 48 | 19 | 38 | 57 | 76 | 22 | - |
| Kirill Marchenko | 48 | 19 | 25 | 44 | 62 | 29 | 25% |
| Charlie Coyle | 52 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 33 | 22 | 49.9% |
| Adam Fantilli | 52 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 55 | 18 | 50.7% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 52 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 37 | 8 | 22.7% |
Blue Jackets Player Props
Blackhawks Stats
- The Blackhawks' 143 goals on the season (2.6 per game) rank them 27th in the league.
- Chicago has allowed 169 total goals this season (3.1 per game), ranking 18th in the league.
- With a goal differential of -26, they are 27th in the league.
- Chicago has 30 power-play goals (18th in NHL) on 153 chances.
- The Blackhawks' power-play percentage (19.61) puts them 17th in the league.
- Chicago has scored four shorthanded goals (15th in league).
Blackhawks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 41 | 21 | 28 | 49 | 53 | 17 | 46.7% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 51 | 25 | 14 | 39 | 45 | 11 | 48.8% |
| Andre Burakovsky | 48 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 41 | 20 | 37.5% |
| Frank Nazar | 38 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 44 | 14 | 46.5% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 47 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 45 | 19 | 45.8% |
Blackhawks Player Props
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