Canucks vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 28 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 28, 2024, 3:11AM | Published: Jan 26, 2024, 6:45PM

The Vancouver Canucks will sqaure off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Rogers Arena on Sunday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Canucks vs Blue Jackets game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Canucks vs Blue Jackets

Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Vancouver-Columbus NHL game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Canucks a 68% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena.

More: Canucks vs Blue Jackets Match Centre

Canucks vs Blue Jackets: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Rogers Arena are shown here:

Head to Head: Canucks $1.40, Blue Jackets $3.40
Line: Canucks -1.5 ($1.96), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($2.02)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.78, Under $2.18

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 Canucks at $1.40 and the Blue Jackets at $3.40.

The Canucks are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $1.96 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.78 and odds for the Under at $2.18.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.

The best site for placing bets on the Canucks vs Blue Jackets game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Canucks vs Blue Jackets: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Columbus at $3.40 with Betfair (2.8% edge)
Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.18 with Betfair (3.2% edge)

Every time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Stats Insider's best tips for today across all sports.

Stats Insider's Canucks vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Canucks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option due to the 2.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.18) that are available from Betfair.

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Canucks vs Blue Jackets: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Vancouver vs Columbus on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Canucks vs Blue Jackets: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canucks vs Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Vancouver's Elias Pettersson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Canucks vs Blue Jackets.

Pettersson has a 9.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Arena, while the Canucks star has a 46.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Canucks First Goal Scorer Tips

Elias Pettersson: 9.9% probability
J.T. Miller: 6.3% probability
Andrei Kuzmenko: 5.5% probability
Brock Boeser: 5.4% probability
Pius Suter: 4.9% probability

Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips

Johnny Gaudreau: 4.3% probability
Cole Sillinger: 4.2% probability
Boone Jenner: 4.1% probability
Yegor Chinakhov: 4.0% probability
Adam Fantilli: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Canucks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Elias Pettersson: 46.1% probability
J.T. Miller: 33.3% probability
Brock Boeser: 30.9% probability
Andrei Kuzmenko: 28.8% probability
Dakota Joshua: 26.3% probability

Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Boone Jenner: 24.9% probability
Yegor Chinakhov: 23.6% probability
Cole Sillinger: 23.2% probability
Kirill Marchenko: 21.7% probability
Johnny Gaudreau: 21.3% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Vancouver vs Columbus match-up at Rogers Arena.

As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Canucks vs Blue Jackets: Preview

The match-up between the Canucks and Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Sunday.

Teams: Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Date: Sunday 28 January 2024
Time: 2:00pm AEDT
Venue: Rogers Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Vancouver vs Columbus predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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