On Saturday, January 4 at 7:00 PM ET, the St. Louis Blues are slated to match up with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, continue reading.

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Blues vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• This season, St. Louis games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 19 times.
• This season, 30 of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.0 goals per game, 0.04 more than the over/under for this contest.
• The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.6 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Blues Moneyline: -120

• The Blues are 4-4 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter, St. Louis has compiled a 4-4 record (winning 50.0% of its games).
• The Blues have a 54.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +100

• Columbus has claimed an upset victory 13 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 32 games as the underdog).
• The Blue Jackets have won 13 games with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in 30 such games).
• Columbus has a 50.0% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, St. Louis 3

Blues Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for St. Louis, Jordan Kyrou has recorded 32 points.
• Robert Thomas has eight goals and 22 assists for St. Louis to compile 30 total points (1.1 per game).
• Dylan Holloway has created 27 points for St. Louis in 40 games this season, netting a goal on 14.7% of his shots and recording 14 goals and 13 assists.
• As St. Louis’ top goalie, Jordan Binnington has recorded 11 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 78 goals with 694 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is among the top options on offense for Columbus, with 43 points this season. He has put up 12 goals and 31 assists in 39 games.
• Kirill Marchenko has made a big impact for Columbus this season with 42 points, thanks to 16 goals and 26 assists.
• Sean Monahan has 14 goals and 23 assists for St. Louis.
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 12-10-3 on the season, allowing 79 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 626 saves with an .888 save percentage (54th in the league).

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St. Louis vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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