<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to the United Center to play the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL regular season game. Columbus holds a record of 25-20-7 and is coached by Rick Bowness. They are in the Eastern Metropolitan Division and rank sixth in their division.</p> <p>Chicago, with a record of 21-25-9, is led by head coach Jeff Blashill. The Blackhawks play in the Western Central Division and also rank sixth in their division. The game is set for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 8:30 PM and will be televised on NHLN.</p> <h2>Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks</li><li>Venue: United Center</li><li>Date: Friday, January 30, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets Puck Line -1.5 (+168), Chicago Blackhawks Puck Line +1.5 (-209), Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -139, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +117, Over/Under 6.0 (-119/-104)</li></ul> <h2>Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown strong performances in recent games. They won four out of their last five games. Notable victories include a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers and an 8-5 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.</p> <p>Top players like Zach Werenski and Charlie Coyle have contributed significantly. Werenski has scored 19 goals and made 38 assists this season. Coyle has added 12 goals and 23 assists to his name.</p> <p>Goaltending has been a key factor for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins has been in good form, recording 502 saves in 19 games. His efforts have helped the team secure important wins.</p> <h2>Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled in their recent games. They lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 6-2. In that game, Connor Murphy scored a goal, and Frank Nazar had two assists.</p> <p>In their game against the Minnesota Wild, the Blackhawks lost by one goal, with a final score of 4-3. Ilya Mikheyev scored one goal, while Connor Bedard contributed with an assist. The Blackhawks took 32 shots on goal in this game.</p> <p>Against the Florida Panthers, the Blackhawks faced another loss, with a final score of 5-1. Tyler Bertuzzi scored the only goal for the Blackhawks. Spencer Knight made 20 saves on 24 shots in this game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blue Jackets have a MoneyLine of -139, while the Blackhawks are at +117. Considering Columbus ranks better in goals and shots on goal, the pick is for the Blue Jackets to win with a projected score of 4-3.</p> <p>The total for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have similar goals against stats, suggesting a close game. With the projected score at 4-3, the pick is to go over 6.0 (-119).</p>

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