January 29, 2026 3:11 PM EST

NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/30/2026

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The Chicago Blackhawks are slight 54.4 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks are favored despite being projected for 24 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.4% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 21, Spencer Knight 26 SHOTS: Kirill Marchenko 2.9, Tyler Bertuzzi 1.7 GOALS: Dimitri Voronkov 0.39, Tyler Bertuzzi 1.51 PTS: Kirill Marchenko has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Tyler Bertuzzi has a 30% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. NEITHER TEAM HAS UNITS EDGE

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road11-15, 42% -103Record at Home11-18, 38% -578Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Chicago Blackhawks0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5009-14, 39% -532vs Team .500 or Better8-15, 35% -219Chicago Blackhawks
Record as Road Favorite0-1, 0% -100Record as Home Underdog9-14, 39% -327Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off19-23, 45% -2126After 1 or More Days Off19-26, 42% -169Chicago Blackhawks

PAST 30 DAYS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-3, 40% -67Record at Home4-7, 36% -237Columbus Blue Jackets
VS Chicago Blackhawks0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better4-5, 44% -55vs Team .500 or Better3-3, 50% 247Chicago Blackhawks
Record as Road Favorite0-1, 0% -100Record as Home Underdog3-6, 33% -211Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off6-5, 55% -593After 1 or More Days Off5-6, 45% +52Chicago Blackhawks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD15-11, 58% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME12-11, 52% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-2, 60% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-2, 33% OverN/A
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON14-12, 54% OverUNDER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home4-6, 40% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road18-21, 46% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-13, 50% +17 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 12-17, 41% -444 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-2, 60% +4 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 4-7, 36% -295

MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-13, 50% -331 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 15-14, 52% +-219 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-2, 60% +4 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 3-8, 27% -611

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-13, 50% -117 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 16-13, 55% + 156 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-3, 40% -118 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 6-5, 55% + 46

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