Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 30

Updated Jan. 30, 2026 6:13 p.m. ET

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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

Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Betting Information
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%