Blue Jackets vs Kraken Prediction and NHL Tips - 14 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 13, 2024, 2:26PM | Published: Jan 12, 2024, 10:46PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Blue Jackets vs Kraken game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Kraken
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Columbus-Seattle NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Kraken a 58% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
More: Blue Jackets vs Kraken Simulated 10K Times
Blue Jackets vs Kraken: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $2.52, Kraken $1.63
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.60), Kraken -1.5 ($2.56)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.16, Under $1.81
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blue Jackets at $2.52 and the Kraken at $1.63.
The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Kraken, with odds of $1.60 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Kraken (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.56.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.16 and odds for the Under at $1.81.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Blue Jackets vs Kraken game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Blue Jackets vs Kraken: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.52 with Betfair (2.6% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.60 with Betfair (64% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.81 with Betfair (55% probability)
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Blue Jackets vs Kraken: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Columbus vs Seattle on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live scores.
Blue Jackets vs Kraken: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs Kraken? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Seattle's Jared McCann is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Kraken.
McCann has a 6.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Kraken star has a 31.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Sillinger: 4.4% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 4.4% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.4% probability
- Kent Johnson: 4.3% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 4.2% probability
Kraken First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jared McCann: 6.3% probability
- Matty Beniers: 4.9% probability
- Eeli Tolvanen: 4.6% probability
- Jaden Schwartz: 3.9% probability
- Oliver Bjorkstrand: 3.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 25.6% probability
- Kent Johnson: 23.4% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 23.1% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 22.7% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 22.7% probability
Kraken Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jared McCann: 31.7% probability
- Matty Beniers: 27.4% probability
- Eeli Tolvanen: 24.2% probability
- Jaden Schwartz: 20.8% probability
- Oliver Bjorkstrand: 19.8% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Columbus vs Seattle match-up at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Kraken: Preview
The match-up between the Blue Jackets and Kraken at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken
- Date: Sunday 14 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Columbus vs Seattle predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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