The St. Louis Blues (20-19-4) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (19-17-6, winners of three straight) at Enterprise Center. The contest on Saturday, January 11 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's game.

Over the past 10 contests for the Blue Jackets, their offense has put up 41 goals while their defense has given up 34 (they have a 7-2-1 record in those games). In 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with 10 goals (45.5% success rate).

Blues vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Blues 4, Blue Jackets 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blues (-155)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have a 20-19-4 record overall, with a 6-4-10 record in contests that have required overtime.
In the 18 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-5-4 record (good for 22 points).
In the 11 games this season the Blues scored only one goal, they went 1-8-2 (four points).
St. Louis has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (1-7-1 record, three points).
The Blues have scored three or more goals in 23 games (18-4-1, 37 points).
In the 13 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-7-1 record (11 points).
In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 8-8-0 (16 points).
The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Blues went 10-10-3 in those matchups (23 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 19-17-6 record this season and are 4-6-10 in games that have required overtime.
In the 11 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 27 times, earning 40 points from those matchups (18-5-4).
This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 20 games and registered 24 points with a record of 11-7-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 11-7-3 (25 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Blue Jackets finished 6-9-3 in those contests (15 points).

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