Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/15

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On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Vancouver Canucks will visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The game will begin at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. This is a regular season game with the Canucks holding a record of 16-25-5, while the Blue Jackets stand at 20-19-7.

The Canucks, led by Head Coach Adam Foote, are part of the Western Pacific Division. They rank 16th in their conference. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets, coached by Rick Bowness, belong to the Eastern Metropolitan Division. They hold the 15th spot in their conference. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in this NHL season.

Canucks vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vancouver Canucks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Canucks +146, Blue Jackets -175

Vancouver Canucks Team Preview

The Vancouver Canucks have had a tough stretch recently. They lost their last five games, all on the road. In these games, they struggled both offensively and defensively.

Elias Pettersson has been a key player for the Canucks. He scored in two of the last five games, making an impact despite the team’s struggles. Pettersson has 13 goals and 15 assists this season.

The goaltending has faced challenges, with Kevin Lankinen and Thatcher Demko splitting duties. Lankinen made 38 saves in a close 2-1 loss to Ottawa. Demko has eight wins this season but has also had ten losses.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a solid home win against the Calgary Flames. They scored 5 goals and took 43 shots on goal in that game. Charlie Coyle stood out with 2 goals and an assist.

In the season so far, the Blue Jackets rank 3rd in shots on goal with 1,405. They have scored 136 goals, placing them 15th in the league. Zach Werenski leads the team with 17 goals and 33 assists.

Columbus has played strong defensively, with 671 blocks, ranking 19th. Boone Jenner contributes with 73 hits, adding to the team’s physical play. Goalie Jet Greaves has 14 wins in 32 games, making 855 saves.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored with a moneyline of -175 against the Vancouver Canucks, who have a moneyline of +146. Columbus has shown strong offensive performance, ranking higher in goals and assists. The projected score is Columbus 4, Vancouver 2. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Columbus Blue Jackets to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.5 with the under slightly favored at -116. Both teams have shown solid defense, with Columbus allowing fewer goals. The projected total is 6 goals. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under 6.5 in this game.