Seattle Kraken vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/13/2024]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Kraken vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Kraken and Blue Jackets 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Kraken a 58% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going over.

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Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kraken	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	-1.5 (+150)	+1.5 (-175)
Moneyline	-162	+145
Total	o6 (-118)	u6 (+100)

• The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs against the Kraken, with -175 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Kraken (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +150.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +145. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at -162, where you can risk $162 to win $100 for a total payout of $262 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-175
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+145
Total	Under 6	+100

While the Kraken are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Our NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Kraken vs. Blue Jackets?

According to our model, Seattle's Jared McCann is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Blue Jackets.

Our projections give McCann a 6.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Kraken star is a 33.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	6.5%
Matty Beniers	5.2%
Eeli Tolvanen	4.3%
Jaden Schwartz	3.7%
Tomas Tatar	3.5%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Kent Johnson	4.5%
Kirill Marchenko	4.4%
Cole Sillinger	4.2%
Adam Fantilli	4.2%
Justin Danforth	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	33.4%
Matty Beniers	26.9%
Eeli Tolvanen	24.6%
Jaden Schwartz	21.1%
Jordan Eberle	19.6%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	24.6%
Adam Fantilli	23.6%
Cole Sillinger	22.4%
Johnny Gaudreau	22.0%
Justin Danforth	21.6%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before the Kraken vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday January 13, 2024.

Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Game Information

Saturday's game between the Blue Jackets and Kraken at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday January 13, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

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