There are plenty of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Columbus Blue Jackets squaring off against the Seattle Kraken at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 9. To get you ready to place a wager or build a parlay, see our best bets and projections below.

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Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, Columbus and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals 28 times.
• This season, 17 of Seattle’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Blue Jackets score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Kraken’s average of 2.85, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -114

• The Blue Jackets have won 33.3% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (2-4).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -114 or shorter, Columbus is 2-4 (winning 33.3% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Blue Jackets’ implied win probability is 53.3%.

Kraken Moneyline: -105

• Seattle has pulled off an upset victory 10 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 28 games as the underdog).
• The Kraken have 10 victories in games with moneyline odds of -105 or longer (in 28 chances).
• Seattle has a 51.2% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Seattle 3

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has recorded 46 points.
• Kirill Marchenko has 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Sean Monahan has created 41 points for Columbus in 41 games this season, netting a goal on 13.1% of his shots and recording 14 goals and 27 assists.
• As Columbus’ top goalie, Elvis Merzlikins has recorded 14 wins and 10 losses this season while giving up 86 goals with 675 saves.

Kraken Points Leaders

• Jared McCann is a top offensive contributor for his club with 29 points (0.7 per game). He has recorded 13 goals and 16 assists in 41 games (playing 17:48 per game).
• Oliver Bjorkstrand’s 26 points this season, including 11 goals and 15 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Seattle.
• Jaden Schwartz has scored 13 goals and contributed 13 assists for Seattle, giving him a point total of 26.
• Joey Daccord has a .912 save percentage (17th in the league), with 592 total saves, while allowing 57 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together a 12-9-2 record between the posts for Seattle this season.

Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Kraken’s Schedule

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Columbus vs. Seattle Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 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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