Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/25
Looking to win big? The Golden Knights and Blue Jackets face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are hosting the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Golden Knights are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Blue Jackets. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5
This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 13th.
WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:
- Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blue Jackets winning this game by a score of 4-3.
- We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+146)
- The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Can the Golden Knights Grab a Win on the Road?
Vegas improved to 38-19-7 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the 7 combined goals went over.
After falling behind 2-0, Vegas rallied with four different players scoring. Brett Howden’s goal at 2:15 in overtime secured the win.
After a scoreless first period, the Golden Knights got on the board with Pavel Dorofeyev’s 7th goal of the season. Noah Hanifin followed with his 2nd goal, and later added his 4th and 5th assists. William Karlsson netted his 2nd goal of the season, and Brett Howden scored his 6th, securing the 4-3 overtime win.
Vegas fired 35 shots on goal but couldn’t convert on any of their power play opportunities. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways and registered 10 takeaways.
Vegas’ defense will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their last game, one at 8:08 in the first period and another at 8:00 in the second. They also gave up a late goal at 13:10 in the third, tying the game at 3-3. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?
Columbus fell to 31-25-8 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark. Columbus, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.
Both of Columbus’ goals came in the second period, after the Capitals had already scored five times. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each found the net for the Blue Jackets. Columbus gave up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game.
Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.
Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan added his 5th assist on Labanc’s 2nd-period goal.
Columbus will look to bounce back defensively after allowing seven goals to the Capitals. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, and the Blue Jackets’ defense added 10 takeaways and 17 hits. Columbus will need to tighten up early, as they gave up five goals in the first period and another late in the third.