Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NHL match on January 8, 2026, the Vegas Golden Knights will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at home.

Both teams have shown contrasting forms in their recent performances, with the Vegas Golden Knights having won none of their last 5 matches, whereas the Columbus Blue Jackets have secured victories in 3 of their last 5 encounters. This disparity in form is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, with the Vegas Golden Knights being the favorites at 1.74, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are priced at 3.64 for an away win.

Tactically, the Vegas Golden Knights will need to find a way to break through the Columbus Blue Jackets’ defense and improve their offensive game to secure a much-needed victory. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets will look to capitalize on their recent successes and maintain their momentum in this matchup.

With the odds slightly in favor of the Vegas Golden Knights, this promises to be an exciting and closely contested game, with both teams having the potential to come out on top.

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Vegas
53.9%		 Draw
19.8%		 Columbus
26.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Vegas Golden Knights: 8.21% Columbus Blue Jackets: 0.65%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.82 4.82 3.67
Pinnacle 1.74 4.84 3.62

Latest Results

04.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:2 OT
02.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Vegas Golden Knights – 4:3
31.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Nashville Predators – 2:4
29.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Minnesota Wild – 2:5
27.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Colorado Avalanche – 5:6 penalties		 04.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Pittsburgh Penguins – 4:5 OT
03.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Buffalo Sabres – 5:1
31.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – New Jersey Devils – 2:3
29.12.25 Ottawa Senators – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:4
28.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Islanders – 4:2

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 16).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 3.
  • Vegas has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Columbus‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, Columbus has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Vegas is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 44:40. (average 2.9:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Vegas won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 24:18. (average 3.4:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Vegas Golden Knights – 2:3
    13.03.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Vegas Golden Knights – 0:4
    30.01.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:2 OT
    23.03.24 Vegas Golden Knights – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:2
    04.03.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Vegas Golden Knights – 6:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 41 28 3 7 3 165:93 69
    2 Dallas Stars 42 21 4 8 9 146:117 58
    3 Minnesota Wild 44 18 7 8 11 140:119 58
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 40 13 4 12 11 124:126 46
    5 Edmonton Oilers 42 15 5 6 16 139:143 46
    6 Seattle Kraken 40 13 6 7 14 108:116 45
    7 Los Angeles Kings 41 12 6 9 14 111:113 45
    8 Anaheim Ducks 42 13 8 3 18 143:153 45
    9 San Jose Sharks 41 11 9 3 18 127:146 43
    10 Utah Mammoth 43 14 6 3 20 130:124 43
    11 Nashville Predators 41 14 5 4 18 118:136 42
    12 St. Louis Blues 43 17 0 8 18 107:146 42
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 42 13 4 7 18 118:134 41
    14 Calgary Flames 42 14 4 4 20 112:126 40
    15 Vancouver Canucks 41 10 6 5 20 117:143 37
    16 Winnipeg Jets 40 13 2 4 21 115:126 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Detroit Red Wings 44 18 7 4 15 136:141 54
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 41 20 5 3 13 142:110 53
    3 Carolina Hurricanes 42 16 9 3 14 141:128 53
    4 Montreal Canadiens 42 14 9 6 13 141:141 52
    5 New York Islanders 42 15 8 4 15 120:120 50
    6 Washington Capitals 43 20 2 6 15 142:125 50
    7 Philadelphia Flyers 40 14 7 7 12 124:116 49
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 41 16 4 9 12 135:131 49
    9 Florida Panthers 41 19 3 3 16 129:130 47
    10 Buffalo Sabres 40 15 6 4 15 125:126 46
    11 Boston Bruins 42 15 7 2 18 133:136 46
    12 New Jersey Devils 42 15 7 2 18 114:124 46
    13 New York Rangers 44 13 7 6 18 116:120 46
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 41 15 4 7 15 137:138 45
    15 Ottawa Senators 41 15 5 5 16 136:134 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 41 11 7 7 16 127:137 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.46%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9.25 (8.88%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.21%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.82%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.46%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.47%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 19.5 (4.21%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.57%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 31 (2.65%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 32.5 (2.53%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.61%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.35%)

    15. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.35%)

    16. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.35%)

    17. New York Rangers: 64 (1.28%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. Winnipeg Jets: 101 (0.81%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 126 (0.65%)

    23. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.59%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.36%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 251 (0.33%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 301 (0.27%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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