The Columbus Blue Jackets (20-19-7) take on the Vancouver Canucks (16-25-5) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets took down the Calgary Flames 5-3 in their most recent outing, while the Canucks are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

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Here's our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday's matchup.

The Canucks have a 1-7-2 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 21 total goals (six power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 17.6%) while giving up 38 goals to their opponents.

Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Canucks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-174)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have gone 8-7-15 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 20-19-7.
In the 20 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-7-6 record (good for 20 points).
In the nine games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they went 1-6-2 (four points).
Columbus has lost all seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 28 games (19-4-5, 43 points).
In the 13 games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 17 points after finishing 7-3-3.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 12-9-3 (27 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 8-9-4 (20 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks have a record of 16-25-5 this season and are 6-5-11 in overtime contests.
Vancouver has earned 16 points (6-5-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
This season the Canucks scored only one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
Vancouver has seven points (3-8-1) when scoring two goals this season.
The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 23 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 18 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-8-3.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-13-2 (eight points).
The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Canucks went 13-12-3 in those contests (29 points).

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