Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Jan 19, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the Anaheim Ducks in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Ducks vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Ducks vs. Blue Jackets?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Ducks-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Blue Jackets a 59% chance of defeating the Ducks.

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Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets -1.5 (+155), Ducks +1.5 (-175)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets -165, Ducks +145
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are -1.5 favorites versus the Ducks, with +155 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Ducks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -175.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at -165. That means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at +145, where you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Ducks (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Ducks vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Ducks +1.5 @ -175 via DraftKings Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Ducks @ +145 via BetMGM (0.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

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

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Ducks vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Ducks and Blue Jackets.

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According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Patrik Laine is most likely to score the first goal in Ducks vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Laine a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 37.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Anaheim Ducks

• Troy Terry: 6.5% probability
• Adam Henrique: 5.7% probability
• Trevor Zegras: 5.5% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 4.1% probability
• Ryan Strome: 3.6% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.7% probability
• Boone Jenner: 6.2% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.6% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 5.0% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Anaheim Ducks

• Troy Terry: 33.8% probability
• Adam Henrique: 31.1% probability
• Trevor Zegras: 28.9% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 21.1% probability
• Ryan Strome: 20.7% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 37.9% probability
• Boone Jenner: 30.7% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 27.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 25.9% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 24.2% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Ducks vs. Blue Jackets on Thursday January 19, 2023.

Ducks vs. Blue Jackets 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Ducks at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Thursday January 19, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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