Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/31

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to visit the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Columbus enters with a record of 26-20-7, sitting fourth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. St. Louis holds a 20-25-9 record and is ranked eighth in the Western Central Division. Both teams will be eager to improve their standings as the regular season progresses.

Blue Jackets vs Blues Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Venue: Enterprise Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets Puck Line +1.5 (-255), St. Louis Blues Puck Line -1.5 (+202), Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine +100, St. Louis Blues MoneyLine -120, Over/Under 6.5

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on a winning streak. They have secured victories in their last four games. Their recent away win against the Chicago Blackhawks ended 4-2.

Charlie Coyle has been a standout player for the Blue Jackets. He scored three goals and made an assist in the game against the Blackhawks. His performance included six shots on goal.

Elvis Merzlikins has been solid in goal for the Blue Jackets. He made 22 saves on 24 shots in the game against the Blackhawks. His consistent performance has been a key factor in the recent wins.

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They secured a 5-4 win against the Florida Panthers at home. In this game, Jordan Kyrou stood out with one goal and two assists.

In the game against the Dallas Stars, the Blues lost 4-3. Brayden Schenn made an impact with two goals. The Blues had a strong physical presence, recording 43 hits.

Against the Los Angeles Kings, the Blues lost 5-4 in a high-scoring game. Jordan Kyrou was again a key player, scoring two goals. The Blues managed to block 20 shots during this game.

BTB Betting Pick

The St. Louis Blues are favored to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blues have a moneyline of -120, while the Blue Jackets are at +100. Considering the skater and goaltending stats, the Blues have a slight edge. Therefore, the recommendation is to pick the St. Louis Blues to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the odds favoring the under at -123. Both teams have shown moderate scoring and defensive capabilities based on their rankings. A projected score of 3-2 suggests the game will likely stay under the total. Hence, the recommendation is to take the under 6.5.