Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions, Jan 30, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NHL clash on January 30, 2026, the Chicago Blackhawks will host the Columbus Blue Jackets at their home venue. Both teams have shown promising performances in their recent matches, with the Blackhawks winning 2 of their last 5 games and the Blue Jackets winning 4 out of their last 5.

The bookmakers’ odds are evenly matched, with the Blackhawks slightly favored at 2.54 compared to the Blue Jackets’ 2.51. Our model predicts a close match, giving the Blackhawks a 34.6% chance of winning, a 20.9% chance of a draw, and the Blue Jackets a 42.7% chance of securing an away win.

Tactically, the Blue Jackets have demonstrated a strong offensive presence in recent games, while the Blackhawks have shown resilience in defense. It is expected to be a tight contest, with both teams likely to capitalize on each other’s weaknesses.

Ultimately, this match could go either way, and fans can anticipate an intense battle on the ice between these two competitive teams.

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Chicago
38.2%		 Draw
23.1%		 Columbus
38.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Columbus Blue Jackets: 0.46% Chicago Blackhawks: 0.15%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.54 4.21 2.51

Latest Results

25.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Florida Panthers – 1:5
23.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:2 penalties
22.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:4 penalties
19.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Winnipeg Jets – 2:0
17.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Boston Bruins – 2:5		 24.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 8:5
22.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Dallas Stars – 1:0
20.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Ottawa Senators – 1:4
17.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:4 penalties
15.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Vancouver Canucks – 4:1

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 12 and 14)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 0.
  • Chicago has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Columbus is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Chicago may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 63:70. (average 3.2:3.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 31:38. (average 3.1:3.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.02.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Chicago Blackhawks – 5:1
    01.12.24 Chicago Blackhawks – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:6
    02.03.24 Chicago Blackhawks – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:5
    22.11.23 Columbus Blue Jackets – Chicago Blackhawks – 7:3
    31.12.22 Columbus Blue Jackets – Chicago Blackhawks – 4:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 50 32 3 9 6 198:122 79
    2 Minnesota Wild 53 19 10 10 14 171:154 68
    3 Dallas Stars 52 25 4 9 14 172:144 67
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 51 18 7 12 14 171:161 62
    5 Edmonton Oilers 54 21 6 8 19 186:175 62
    6 Anaheim Ducks 53 16 12 3 22 177:188 59
    7 Utah Mammoth 52 20 7 4 21 163:143 58
    8 San Jose Sharks 50 15 11 3 21 156:174 55
    9 Los Angeles Kings 50 13 8 13 16 134:143 55
    10 Seattle Kraken 51 17 6 9 19 143:154 55
    11 Nashville Predators 51 17 7 4 23 148:174 52
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 52 16 5 8 23 141:164 50
    13 Calgary Flames 52 17 4 6 25 132:156 48
    14 Winnipeg Jets 51 18 2 7 24 149:158 47
    15 St. Louis Blues 52 18 1 9 24 127:179 47
    16 Vancouver Canucks 52 11 6 5 30 139:191 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 51 26 7 4 14 179:130 70
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 52 23 9 5 15 180:150 69
    3 Detroit Red Wings 53 22 10 5 16 167:159 69
    4 Buffalo Sabres 51 23 6 5 17 172:155 63
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 51 22 4 11 14 169:152 63
    6 Montreal Canadiens 52 18 10 7 17 177:175 63
    7 Boston Bruins 53 23 7 3 20 177:166 63
    8 New York Islanders 52 19 9 5 19 150:146 61
    9 Florida Panthers 51 23 5 3 20 157:165 59
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 51 17 7 9 18 154:162 57
    11 Toronto Maple Leafs 52 17 7 9 19 170:176 57
    12 Washington Capitals 53 22 3 7 21 170:159 57
    13 New Jersey Devils 52 18 9 2 23 138:159 56
    14 Columbus Blue Jackets 51 15 9 7 20 158:169 55
    15 Ottawa Senators 52 19 5 7 21 174:174 55
    16 New York Rangers 53 14 8 6 25 143:165 50

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.6 (22.55%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.75 (12.03%)

    3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7.35 (11.04%)

    4. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.63 (9.41%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.38 (7.82%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 12.63 (6.43%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17.25 (4.71%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 20.5 (3.96%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30.5 (2.66%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 39.25 (2.07%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 42 (1.93%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 52 (1.56%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 52 (1.56%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 57.5 (1.41%)

    15. Utah Mammoth: 57.5 (1.41%)

    16. New Jersey Devils: 62.5 (1.3%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 70 (1.16%)

    18. New York Islanders: 77 (1.05%)

    19. Pittsburgh Penguins: 79.5 (1.02%)

    20. Anaheim Ducks: 91 (0.89%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 133 (0.61%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 145.5 (0.56%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 158 (0.51%)

    24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.46%)

    25. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.46%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 261 (0.31%)

    27. New York Rangers: 301 (0.27%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 311 (0.26%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 476 (0.17%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 526 (0.15%)

    31. St. Louis Blues: 551 (0.15%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 826 (0.1%)

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