The Vegas Golden Knights host the Columbus Blue Jackets at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
Vegas claimed a 4-3 road victory against the Winnipeg Jets in its last game on Jan. 6.
Columbus’ most recent game was a road loss, 5-2, against the San Jose Sharks on Jan. 6.
Here’s everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s action.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:52 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Golden Knights (-185)Underdog: Blue Jackets (+153)Over/under: 6.5Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets game info and start timeDate: Thursday, January 8, 2026Time: 10 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Golden Knights stats and trendsVegas has gotten the victory in 16 of the 35 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.The Golden Knights have won seven of the 13 games they have played with moneyline odds lower than -185.Vegas has a 64.9% chance of winning this game, per the moneyline odds.Vegas’ games this season have gone over 6.5 goals 20 of 41 times.Over the last 10 games, the Golden Knights have claimed 45.0% of the possible points with a 2-5-3 record.They have averaged 3.2 goals per game (32 total) over that time.Defensively, the Golden Knights have allowed 36 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.Blue Jackets stats and trendsThe Blue Jackets have been an underdog in 27 games this season, with eight upset wins (29.6%).Columbus has a record of 2-2 in games when bookmakers list the team at +153 or longer on the moneyline.The Blue Jackets have a 39.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).Columbus’ games have gone over 6.5 goals in 20 of 42 chances this season.In the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets are 5-4-1 (70.0% of possible points).They are scoring at a 3.3 goals-per-game average (33 total) over that time.Over on the defensive side, the Blue Jackets have given up 26 goals (2.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.