Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 1/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Rogers Arena is where the Vancouver Canucks (32-11-5) will meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-23-9) on Saturday.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 defeat to the Oilers in their previous game. The Blue Jackets had a below average offensive outing in the loss. For the game, they finished 1 of the 28 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 4 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Columbus compiled 6 mins in the box in this outing.

In terms of their scoring, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned 134 goals (24th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have allowed 172. For the current campaign, they have recorded 37 points and their points percentage comes in at .402. Columbus is sitting with 132 power play chances and they have tallied 19 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 14.39%. When at even strength, the Blue Jackets have given up 145 goals while getting 115 on the offensive side of the ice. Columbus has tried 1,361 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.9%. The Blue Jackets so far have had 1,556 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .889. Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have recorded 131 power play opportunities (29th in professional hockey) and have come away with 27 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Daniil Tarasov. In his professional hockey career, Tarasov has recorded 11 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .407. His save percentage is .893 in his 1,534 minutes guarding the cage. Tarasov has had 904 shots taken against him and has garnered 807 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 97 goals against Tarasov in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 3.79. He has earned a record of 6-17-3 and he has gotten the start in 27 games. Tarasov has been involved in 29 contests throughout his NHL career.

In their last contest, Vancouver opposed the Blues in a game where the Canucks ended up losing by a final of 4-3. The Canucks notched 3 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 power play opportunities in this contest and earned 1 out of those attempts.

Vancouver has attempted 1,351 shots (26th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 13.40%, while allowing their opponents 1,452 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.27% on their opponents 147 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 91.7%. They have earned 156 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 23.72%. The Canucks have accumulated 144 goals at even strength and 37 goals (7th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 121 goals to be scored by way of 92 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Vancouver Canucks have a total of 181 goals, 69 points, and a points percentage of .719.

Across the ice you will find Thatcher Demko patrolling the crease. Demko has amassed a career record of 106-75-16 and has played in 202 contests. Demko's rate of quality starts is 57.1% and he has qualified for 112 quality starts in his professional career. He has tallied 5,754 stops out of 6,308 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .912. Teams are averaging 2.81 goals per game and he has yielded 554 goals overall. He has made the start in 196 games and has played 11,816 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Columbus

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