NHL Prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights on 1/8/2026
See the simulated matchup results between the GoldenKnights and the BlueJackets powered by MyGameSim. Get predicted scores, projected player stats, and key insights from our NHL Game Simulator.
FINAL SCORE
Spread: Vegas Golden Knights by 1.5 Over/Under: 6.5
Prediction Accuracy
| Winner: | Correct |
| vs Spread: | Incorrect |
| Over/Under: | Incorrect |
The predicted score is GoldenKnights (2026): 3.6 - BlueJackets (2026): 2.7, decided by < 3 goals 169 times (23.4%)
📊 Simulation Breakdown
GoldenKnights (2026) 🏆 Won 441 times (61.2%)
💪 Blowout wins (>6 goals): 353 (49.0%)
BlueJackets (2026) 🏆 Won 280 times (38.8%)
💪 Blowout wins (>6 goals): 199 (27.6%)
⏳ Overtime
99 (13.7%)
🎯 Close Game (<3 goals)
169 (23.4%)
💻 Total Simulations
721
Latest Lines
Moneyline
Vegas Golden Knights -135 | Columbus Blue Jackets +114
Spread
Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 +164 | Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 -198
Total (O/U 6.5)
Over -108 | Under -112
Insights ⓘ GOLD
Moneyline Edge:
Team +X.X% ⚡ Good Edge
Spread Cover:
Team covers XX% of sims ⚡
Over/Under:
XX% Over 🔥
📋 Projected Player Stats
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BlueJackets
| Player | G | A | PTS | PIM | SOG | SHOTS | GK SA | GK SV | GK GA |
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GoldenKnights
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