Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Dec 31, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, commencing at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Blackhawks-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Blue Jackets a 56% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.

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Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Current Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets -1.5 (+175), Blackhawks +1.5 (-190)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets -142, Blackhawks +125
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-115/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with +175 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -190.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at -142. That means you can risk $142 to win $100, for a total payout of $242, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +125, where you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blackhawks (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ -190 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +125 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Blue Jackets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets.

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According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Johnny Gaudreau is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Gaudreau a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Patrick Kane: 6.5% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 5.8% probability
• Max Domi: 5.0% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 4.8% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 4.3% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 7.7% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 5.8% probability
• Emil Bemstrom: 5.7% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 5.1% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Patrick Kane: 31.9% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 29.4% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 29.0% probability
• Max Domi: 25.8% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 23.4% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 38.4% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 31.4% probability
• Emil Bemstrom: 29.4% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 24.6% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 24.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday December 31, 2022.

Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Blue Jackets and Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday December 31, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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