Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Utah Hockey Club and the Columbus Blue Jackets features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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Utah Hockey Club vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, 19 of Utah’s 53 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 31 Columbus games with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.5 more than the combined scoring averages for the Utah Hockey Club (2.77) and the Blue Jackets (3.24).
• These two teams allow a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: -120

• The Utah Hockey Club have been victorious in 11 of their 23 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (47.8%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter, Utah is 9-8 (winning 52.9% of the time).
• The Utah Hockey Club have a 54.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +100

• Columbus has 22 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 46 times).
• The Blue Jackets have won 20 games with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in 42 such games).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win this game is 50.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Utah 2

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

• Clayton Keller has been important to Utah’s offense this season, recording 57 points in 52 games.
• With 15 goals and 29 assists, Logan Cooley is one of the top contributors for Utah with his 44 points (0.8 per game).
• With 41 points through 53 games (11 goals and 30 assists), Nick Schmaltz has been an important part of Utah’s offensive efforts this season.
• Karel Vejmelka (12-14-4) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .910 for Utah.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Columbus’ Zachary Werenski has totaled 40 assists and 17 goals in 53 games, good for 57 points.
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 55 total points this season. He has scored 21 goals and provided 34 assists in 53 contests.
• Sean Monahan has 14 goals and 27 assists, for a season point total of 41.
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 19-13-3 on the season, giving up 104 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 880 saves with an .894 save percentage (51st in the league).

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Utah vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 6, 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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