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Blue Jackets vs. Blues prediction: St. Louis favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Saturday.
The St. Louis Blues will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Enterprise Center on Saturday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Blues a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Blue Jackets.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Blue Jackets vs. Blues matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Blues a 51% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.
Blue Jackets vs. Blues odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-265) | -1.5 (+220) |
| Moneyline | -118 | -102 |
| Total | o6.5 (+108) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blues -1.5 | +220 |
| Moneyline | Blues | -102 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues to win.
Blue Jackets vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Blues?
According to our model, Jordan Kyrou is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Blues.
Our projections give Kyrou a 33.6% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is a 6.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mason Marchment | 30.4% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 28.2% |
| Adam Fantilli | 25.4% |
| Charlie Coyle | 25.2% |
| Zach Werenski | 24.6% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 33.6% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 26.1% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 23.9% |
| Brayden Schenn | 23.5% |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | 22.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.8% |
| Mason Marchment | 5.1% |
| Adam Fantilli | 5.0% |
| Charlie Coyle | 4.5% |
| Zach Werenski | 4.5% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 6.6% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.6% |
| Brayden Schenn | 4.4% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 4.4% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 4.3% |
Blue Jackets vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Blues and Blue Jackets at Enterprise Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blue Jackets vs. Blues insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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