St. Louis Blues vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023
The Columbus Blue Jackets will square off with the St. Louis Blues in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Friday's Blues vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.
Who Will Win: Blues vs. Blue Jackets
Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Blues-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.
Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Blues a 57% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
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Blues vs. Blue Jackets Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Blues | Blue Jackets |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | -1.5 (+154) | +1.5 (-178) |
Moneyline | -150 | +125 |
Total | o6.5 (-120) | u6.5 (+114) |
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
- The Blue Jackets are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Blues, with -178 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the favored Blues (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +154.
- BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +125, which means you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.
- On the other hand, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they come out on top.
- The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +114.
As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.
Best Bets: Blues vs. Blue Jackets
By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets for this game:
Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -178 |
Moneyline | Blue Jackets | +125 |
Total | Under 6.5 | +114 |
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While the Blues are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Blues vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Under.
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Blues vs. Blue Jackets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blues 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 Blues and Blue Jackets this Friday.
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According to DimersBOT, St. Louis' Jake Neighbours is most likely to score the first goal in Blues vs. Blue Jackets.
DimersBOT gives Neighbours a 6.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blues star is a 34.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
St. Louis Blues
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Jake Neighbours | 6.8% |
Pavel Buchnevich | 6.4% |
Jordan Kyrou | 6.0% |
Robert Thomas | 4.9% |
Brayden Schenn | 4.3% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Boone Jenner | 6.3% |
Kirill Marchenko | 5.9% |
Justin Danforth | 4.5% |
Johnny Gaudreau | 4.2% |
Emil Bemstrom | 3.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
St. Louis Blues
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Pavel Buchnevich | 36.8% |
Jake Neighbours | 34.4% |
Jordan Kyrou | 31.3% |
Robert Thomas | 26.5% |
Brayden Schenn | 24.3% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Boone Jenner | 31.0% |
Kirill Marchenko | 29.5% |
Justin Danforth | 24.7% |
Johnny Gaudreau | 23.7% |
Adam Fantilli | 19.7% |
Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Blues vs. Blue Jackets on Friday December 8, 2023. |
Blues vs. Blue Jackets Preview
Friday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Blues at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Friday December 8, 2023
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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Conclusion
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