Blues vs Blue Jackets Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

The St. Louis Blues head to Columbus on Saturday to take on the Blue Jackets. The Blues are 18-17-4 on the year. St. Louis is 4-4-2 over their last ten games. The Blues carry a 11-8-3 road record. St. Louis is averaging 2.69 goals scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Joel Hofer will protect the net for the St. Louis Blues. Hofer is 8-3-1 on the season with one shutout. Hofer has allowed 33 goals and carries a 2.75 goals against average. The St. Louis Blues are allowing an average of 3 goals against per game. 

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 16-17-6 on the season. The Blue Jackets are 4-4-2 over their last ten games. Columbus carries a 12-5-3 home ice record. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.31 goals scored per game. Columbus lost their last game played 5-4 against Detroit. 

Elvis Merzlikins will make his 26th start in net for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Merzlikins is 12-10-3 on the season with one shutout. Merzlikins has allowed 79 goals and carries a 3.15 goals against average. The Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing an average of 3.62 goals against per game. 

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been playing their best hockey at home. The Blue Jackets have scored 4 goals in back to back games. St. Louis has won three of their last four games. The Blues have scored 19 goals over their last four games. The Blues show value as an underdog. Final Score Prediction, St. Louis Blues win 3-2.