The Blue Jackets will play the Blackhawks on Friday, January 30th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 8:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks. The puck hits the ice on Friday, January 30th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets currently have a 91.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Chicago Blackhawks heading into this matchup with a 85.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Columbus Blue Jackets - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 11-12-3 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Columbus Blue Jackets now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks start this game with a 11-13-5 record as a home team. That puts them 11th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 14th (163) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Chicago Blackhawks, currently rank 20th (146) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 10th (172) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Chicago Blackhawks, they've given up 174 goals this season, ranking them 8th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 5-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Chicago Blackhawks owning a 3-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 25-20-7 record and the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 21-24-9 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...Friday's clash features two teams battling for playoff position...Columbus with a 0.481 win percentage, Chicago with a 0.389 win percentage...The Blue Jackets have 25 wins, while the Blackhawks have 21 wins...Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins...Both teams looking to gain ground in their respective divisions...It's a crucial matchup as the season winds down...Have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below...Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...Magic will be in the air as these two teams face off...Who will emerge victorious in this clash of titans?...Tune in on Friday to find out!
Best Blue Jackets at Blackhawks Odds
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Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| e - Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 0.488 | 92 | 33 | 253 | 253 | 0.0 | 20-13-8 | 20-17-4 | 7-2 | 2-7-1 | L2 |
| e - Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 0.354 | 72 | 26 | 213 | 275 | -62.0 | 14-19-8 | 15-20-6 | 3-5 | 2-7-1 | W1 |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Chicago Blackhawks Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Columbus Blue Jackets Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Columbus Blue Jackets YR: futures available
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Chicago Blackhawks YR: futures available
Columbus Blue Jackets & Chicago Blackhawks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 30th, 2026 at 8:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.