Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/13

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The NHL Regular Season continues with a game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Columbus Blue Jackets. This game will take place at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+.

The Vegas Golden Knights come into this game with a record of 15-6-9. They rank first in the Western Pacific Division. The Columbus Blue Jackets hold a record of 13-12-6 and are eighth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Both teams will look to secure a win in this game.

Golden Knights vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -146, Columbus Blue Jackets +123

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have been on a solid run recently. They secured a narrow 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers, with Mark Stone scoring two goals. Jack Eichel played a key role with two assists in that game.

In their game against the New York Islanders, the Golden Knights had a close 4-5 loss. They managed 37 shots on goal, with Mitchell Marner and Mark Stone each earning two points. Despite the loss, Jack Eichel contributed with two assists.

When facing the New York Rangers, the Golden Knights achieved another 3-2 win. Jack Eichel stood out with both a goal and an assist. Brett Howden also made an impact with a goal and an assist in the game.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled in their recent games. They have faced tough losses, with their last win coming against the Detroit Red Wings. In that game, they scored six goals and secured a close win by one goal.

In the past five games, the Blue Jackets have found the net only once in their game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Their defense has been under pressure, letting in several goals. Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has faced a high number of shots, especially in the game against the Florida Panthers.

Offensively, players like Zach Werenski and Dmitri Voronkov have contributed with goals and assists. Werenski has been active with 32 points this season, while Voronkov has added 22 points. The team will look to improve their performance and return to winning ways.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win with a moneyline of -146. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the underdogs at +123. Given the Golden Knights’ strong performance in goals and assists, they are the recommended pick to win. The projected score is Vegas Golden Knights 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.

The over/under line for this game is set at 6.5. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Golden Knights ranked 13th in goals and the Blue Jackets close behind. Based on their offensive stats, the recommendation is to take the over at 6.5 (+101). The projected total score is 7, indicating a high-scoring game.