January 29, 2026 3:11 PM EST

NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues 1/31/2026

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The St. Louis Blues are slight 53.2 percent favorites over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blues are favored despite being projected for 24 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Blue Jackets. The Blues goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.7% compared to the Blue Jackets goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.2%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Elvis Merzlikins 21, Jordan Binnington 25 SHOTS: Kirill Marchenko 2.9, Jordan Kyrou 2.9 GOALS: Kirill Marchenko 0.36, Jordan Kyrou 0.5 PTS: Kirill Marchenko has a 50% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Robert Thomas has a 53% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDSt. Louis BluesRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road11-15, 42% -103Record at Home12-15, 44% -206Columbus Blue Jackets
VS St. Louis Blues1-0, 100% 70VS Columbus Blue Jackets0-1, 0% -100Columbus Blue Jackets
vs Team Under .5009-14, 39% -532vs Team .500 or Better9-14, 39% -325St. Louis Blues
Record As Road Underdog11-14, 44% -3Record As Home Favorite4-12, 25% -887Columbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off19-23, 45% -2126After 1 or More Days Off14-28, 33% -1664St. Louis Blues

PAST 30 DAYS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDSt. Louis BluesRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-3, 40% -67Record at Home4-1, 80% 377St. Louis Blues
VS St. Louis Blues0-0 No GamesVS Columbus Blue Jackets0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5003-1, 75% 136vs Team .500 or Better4-4, 50% 77Columbus Blue Jackets
Record As Road Underdog2-2, 50% 33Record As Home Favorite0-0 No GamesColumbus Blue Jackets
After 1 or More Days Off6-5, 55% -593After 1 or More Days Off3-6, 33% -230St. Louis Blues

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Columbus Blue JacketsRECORDSt. Louis BluesRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD15-11, 58% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME13-12, 52% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-2, 60% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-3, 57% OverN/A
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON8-19, 30% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON14-14, 50% OverUNDER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home4-6, 40% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road22-23, 49% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-13, 50% +17 St. Louis Blues Home Games: 15-12, 56% +449 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-2, 60% +4 St. Louis Blues Home Games: 2-3, 40% -70

MONEY LINE - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-13, 50% -331 St. Louis Blues Home Games: 11-16, 41% +-608 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 3-2, 60% +4 St. Louis Blues Home Games: 3-2, 60% +117

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 13-13, 50% -117 St. Louis Blues Home Games: 13-14, 48% -217 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Columbus Blue Jackets Road Games: 2-3, 40% -118 St. Louis Blues Home Games: 3-2, 60% + 73

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