Blues vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - January 11

The St. Louis Blues (20-19-4) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (19-17-6), who have won three straight, on Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.

The Blue Jackets' offense has scored 41 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 34 goals. They have recorded 22 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored 10 goals (45.5%). They are 7-2-1 over those games.

Blues vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Blues 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blues (-205)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues (20-19-4 overall) have a 6-4-10 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
In the 18 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-5-4 record (good for 22 points).
The 11 times this season the Blues finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-8-2 (four points).
St. Louis has taken three points from the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-7-1 record).
The Blues are 18-4-1 in the 23 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 37 points).
In the 13 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 11 points after finishing 5-7-1.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 8-8-0 (16 points).
The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 10-10-3 to register 23 points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets (19-17-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in matchups that have required OT this season.
In the 11 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
This season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have earned 40 points in their 27 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games and registered 24 points with a record of 11-7-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 11-7-3 (25 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 6-9-3 to register 15 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blues Rank	Blues AVG		Blue Jackets AVG	Blue Jackets Rank
21st	2.86	Goals Scored	3.43	5th
15th	3.05	Goals Allowed	3.57	31st
25th	26.9	Shots	30	7th
14th	28.2	Shots Allowed	29	20th
25th	17.89%	Power Play %	22.73%	12th
27th	73.83%	Penalty Kill %	73.55%	28th

Blues vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri