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Nationwide Arena, Columbus
Indoor
Sat 24 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Vegas Golden Knights
8-4 · 3-2 awayWWWLL
VS
Columbus Blue Jackets
3-5 · 3-3 at homeLLWLL

Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks · Sat 24 Oct

Our model graded 7 markets for Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets and backs Vegas Golden Knights 1.5 hardest, a strong call, and $100 on it returns about $131.

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Game markets graded
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Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Vegas Golden Knights 1.5
Vegas Golden Knights 1.5 Puck Lines
You bet$10 If it wins$13.10Best price-323
Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win76.0%
The price says76.3%

The model graded 7 markets for Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $131 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 24 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Puck Lines Vegas Golden Knights 1.5 High76% chance -323
Puck Lines Members only High88% chance Members
Total Goals Members only Lean53% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean53% chance Members
3-Way Moneyline Members only Long-shot30% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Vegas Golden Knights are the model's favourite to beat Columbus Blue Jackets, with a 59% chance to win. Kick-off Sat 24 Oct, 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena. Best bet: Vegas Golden Knights 1.5 at -323.
How they've been scoring this season
Vegas Golden KnightsColumbus Blue Jackets
Won-lost8-43-5
Goals scored per game3.82.5
Goals allowed per game3.03.6
On the road / at home3-2 away3-3 at home
Last 5 gamesWWWLLLLWLL
Their games average 6.5 total goals this season.
From the 12 Vegas Golden Knights and 8 Columbus Blue Jackets games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Knights about 5 in 10 to win.

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Game picks

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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market drifted away from Over on this game.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Vegas Golden Knights

  • Mitch Marner RWDay-to-day
  • Parker Wotherspoon DOut

Columbus Blue Jackets

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Availability updated Oct 23, 3:50PM UTC — some NHL rows may be stale between updates. · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and watch the availability of Mitch Marner and Parker Wotherspoon.
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Availability2 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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The preview

Written 24 Oct

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

On October 24, 2026 our model has run Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Vegas Golden Knights To Win (-133), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas Golden Knights To Win (-133)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled lately, winning only 3 out of their last 10 games. Their performance this season hasn't been strong, and they might find it tough against the Vegas Golden Knights. Columbus has a mix of players shooting left and right, but it hasn't translated into consistent wins. The Golden Knights are also finding their footing, but they have more players with experience, which could help. With both teams being so close in overall strength, the Knights have a slight advantage. The biggest risk is how evenly matched they are, as it could go either way. Still, I believe the Vegas Golden Knights can take this one.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights: Under 5.5 Total Goals (+115)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The odds for this game suggest a chance for fewer goals, and our numbers back that up. The Columbus Blue Jackets have been struggling, winning only 3 of their last 10 games, while the Vegas Golden Knights are doing better, winning 7 of their last 10. Both teams have shown they can play tight defense, and the Golden Knights average fewer blocked shots than the league norm, which could mean they're allowing some chances but not too many goals. The risk here is that both teams can occasionally surprise with scoring, so it's close to a coin flip on total goals. Still, given the recent performances and the fact that our expected combined total is around 6.0, betting on under 5.5 goals feels like a solid choice.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights: Columbus Blue Jackets 3-Way Moneyline (+170)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Columbus Blue Jackets have a chance to surprise the Vegas Golden Knights, especially since they're playing at home. Although they've only won 3 of their last 10 games, the Jackets are underdogs with a real shot here, and the odds reflect that. Vegas has been strong, winning 7 of their last 10, but their recent performance shows they might not be as dominant on the road. The Golden Knights block fewer shots than the league average, which could give Columbus opportunities to score. Plus, the Jackets have a good mix of left and right shooters, making their attack more unpredictable. The biggest risk is that Columbus has struggled lately, so the outcome is uncertain. Still, with the right mindset, they could pull off the upset in front of their fans.

That is the full board for this game. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.

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Same game parlay

Written 24 Oct

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks

On Saturday 24 October 2026, Columbus Blue Jackets play Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Jack Eichel (Vegas Golden Knights) Over 0.5 Points, priced at -400 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Jack Eichel (Vegas Golden Knights) Over 0.5 Points (-400)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Columbus Blue Jackets play Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Jack Eichel (Vegas Golden Knights) Over 0.5 Points. It was priced at -400 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $12.50 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Mark Stone (Vegas Golden Knights) Over 0.5 Points (-233)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Columbus Blue Jackets play Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Mark Stone (Vegas Golden Knights) Over 0.5 Points. It was priced at -233 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.30 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas Golden Knights win (-133)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Columbus Blue Jackets play Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Vegas Golden Knights win. That is a Head to Head bet. It was priced at -133 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.50 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Columbus Blue Jackets v Vegas Golden Knights. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Betting angles

2 markets live
MoneylineModel leans Vegas Golden Knights-133
59%model win %
3-2last 5 record
GF/G4.2GA/G3.6Shots/G27.8vs Jackets4-1

Model leans Vegas Golden Knights to win, a 59% moneyline pick over Columbus Blue Jackets.

Puck LineVegas Golden Knights -1.5No line posted
3-2last 5 record
GF/G4.2GA/G3.6Shots/G27.8vs Jackets4-1

Vegas Golden Knights @ Columbus Blue Jackets puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalU 5.5 +115

Vegas Golden Knights @ Columbus Blue Jackets U 5.5 goals — model 49% under.

Vegas Golden Knights @ Columbus Blue Jackets — what the model found

Our model graded 7 betting markets for Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets — 7 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Game markets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 7 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets — recent results

Columbus Blue Jackets have won 1 of their last 5 games; Vegas Golden Knights have won 3 of their last 5.

Columbus Blue Jackets — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L2–6TORHome
L1–2MINAway
W1–0NYRHome
L3–7FLAHome
L3–5STLAway
Vegas Golden Knights — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L2–6STLAway
L2–6TBHome
W6–2PITHome
W6–2CGYHome
W5–2NSHAway

Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets — recent meetings

These two have met 1 time recently: Columbus Blue Jackets won 0, Vegas Golden Knights won 1.

DateColumbus Blue JacketsVegas Golden KnightsWinner
Jan 935Vegas Golden Knights

Who’s out or in doubt

2 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Vegas Golden Knights
PlayerStatus
Mitch Marner RWDAY-TO-DAY
Parker Wotherspoon DOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Vegas Golden Knights @ Columbus Blue Jackets — where the money went

Since betting opened on Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets, the market has moved away from Over across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Total Points — Over 6.5▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Under 6.5▲ Money came for this
Total Points — Under 5.5▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Over 5.5▲ Money came for this
Total Points — Under 6▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Over 6▲ Money came for this
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Vegas Golden Knights @ Columbus Blue Jackets — model preview

Columbus Blue Jackets v Vegas Golden Knights, 24 October 2026. Top of the list: Mark Stone (Vegas Golden Knights) Over 0.5 Points.

On October 24, 2026 our model has run Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Vegas Golden Knights To Win (-133), which we rate lean confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Knights vs Jackets, or as Jackets vs Knights. The next scheduled game is Saturday 24 October 2026 at Nationwide Arena. The model has generated 7 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Vegas Golden Knights 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Fri 9 Jan 2026, Columbus Blue Jackets at Vegas Golden Knights: the Golden Knights won 5-3.

DateGameScoreWinner
9 Jan 2026Columbus Blue Jackets @ Vegas Golden Knights5–3Vegas Golden Knights
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