Vancouver Canucks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/15/2024]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Monday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Monday's Canucks vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Canucks and Blue Jackets 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Canucks a 63% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.

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Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Odds

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

Bet Type	Canucks	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	-1.5 (+116)	+1.5 (-140)
Moneyline	-200	+180
Total	o6.5 (-144)	u6.5 (+118)

• The Blue Jackets are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Canucks, with -140 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Canucks (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +116.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +180. That means you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.
• Meanwhile, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at -200, where you can risk $200 to win $100 for a total payout of $300 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -144, as well as the best odds for the Under at +118.

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

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

Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-140
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+180
Total	Under 6.5	+118

While the Canucks are more likely to win the game, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+118) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Our best NHL bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

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

According to our model, Vancouver's Elias Pettersson is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Blue Jackets.

Our projections give Pettersson an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Canucks star is a 39.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	8.4%
Brock Boeser	6.4%
J.T. Miller	5.6%
Andrei Kuzmenko	5.2%
Dakota Joshua	3.7%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	4.7%
Johnny Gaudreau	4.3%
Kent Johnson	4.2%
Cole Sillinger	3.9%
Adam Fantilli	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	39.8%
Brock Boeser	33.7%
J.T. Miller	30.4%
Andrei Kuzmenko	29.2%
Dakota Joshua	23.8%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	26.2%
Kent Johnson	24.0%
Cole Sillinger	22.8%
Johnny Gaudreau	22.3%
Adam Fantilli	22.3%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Canucks vs. Blue Jackets on Monday January 15, 2024.

Canucks vs. Blue Jackets Game Information

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

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Monday January 15, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Monday's Canucks vs. Blue Jackets contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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