Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues Betting Trends

The upcoming NHL showdown on January 31, 2026, features the Columbus Blue Jackets visiting the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. This matchup offers rich betting trends and game insights for bettors eager to capitalize on the action.

Columbus boasts a strong offensive output with an average of 5.23 assists and 3.06 goals per game this season, while St. Louis counters with a solid defense, allowing 3.22 goals on average. The Blue Jackets’ powerplay percentage stands at 2.49, slightly trailing the Blues’ 2.72, but Columbus excels in penalty killing at 7.94 versus St. Louis’s 7.96. Both teams are evenly matched in faceoff win percentages, hovering around 50%, which suggests a competitive puck possession battle.

Starting goalies will be crucial, with Columbus’s net guarded by their reliable starter who has maintained a strong save percentage, and St. Louis likely to field their first-choice goalie despite a questionable injury status. The odds favor St. Louis at -115 moneyline, with Columbus as underdogs at +101. The puck line is set at -1.5 for St. Louis and +1.5 for Columbus, while the total points over/under is 6.5, leaning towards the under at -120. These betting stats indicate a close contest with moderate scoring, making the puck line and under bets attractive.

Columbus has performed well recently, with multiple wins covering the spread, and St. Louis has had mixed results but a strong home presence. The last encounter on November 1, 2025, saw Columbus edging out St. Louis 3-2, an exciting game that bettors can review for additional context at their last matchup on Nov 1, 2025. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, FDSOH, and FDSMW, so fans can catch all the live action.

For bettors looking to make informed wagers, these sports insights highlight the importance of considering powerplay efficiency, penalty kills, and goalie performances. The current lineup and injury reports suggest a competitive game, with a slight edge to St. Louis at home. Check out the best odds for this game at BetOnline to get the most value from your bets. For a comprehensive view of team performance, visit our NHL standings page.