Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

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The Blue Jackets will play the Golden Knights on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 10:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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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 Vegas Golden Knights. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, January 8th, 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 86.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Vegas Golden Knights heading into this matchup with a 91.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
  • Away Columbus Blue Jackets - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 9-10-3 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Columbus Blue Jackets now rank 3rd for away team losses.
  • Home Vegas Golden Knights - The Vegas Golden Knights start this game with a 8-6-6 record as a home team. That puts them 9th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 6th for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 14th (129) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Vegas Golden Knights, currently rank 15th (128) 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 6th (142) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Vegas Golden Knights, they've given up 129 goals this season, ranking them 13th 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 4-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Vegas Golden Knights owning a 1-5 shootout record.
  • Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 18-17-7 record and the Vegas Golden Knights hold a 18-11-12 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.

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Hear ye, hear ye! Columbus Blue Jackets take on Vegas Golden Knights...

The Blue Jackets with a 0.429 win percentage face the Golden Knights...

Both teams are looking to improve their standings in this crucial matchup...

Before the game begins, review each team's stats and standing...

(Place your bets at BetRivers or BetMGM and learn how to bet at SportsBetting3.com)...

In this battle of the ice, expect a fierce competition between these teams...

The Golden Knights have a slight edge with their 0.439 win percentage...

But the Blue Jackets are not to be underestimated...

So gather round, fellow hockey fans, and witness the magic unfold...

Consider placing a bet and watch as these teams clash in glory...

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Team Standings

2025-2026 NHL Regular Season Standings - Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
y - Vegas Golden Knights823926170.4769538265250+15.020-12-919-14-81-87-0-3W3
e - Columbus Blue Jackets824030120.48892332532530.020-13-820-17-47-22-7-1L2

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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights NHL Game

  1. 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 Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 10:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights Game.

  4. 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.

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