Bet on Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Ice Hockey

Based on current NHL form, the Columbus Blue Jackets are slightly favored over the Vancouver Canucks, with most markets pricing Columbus around 1.80–1.90 and Vancouver around 2.00–2.20 on the moneyline. Columbus has been more consistent under Rick Bowness in January 2026, while Vancouver sits near the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 16–25–5 record, making the Jackets marginal favorites with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets game is scheduled to start at 12:00 AM on January 16, 2026, in the NHL. In North American timezones, that corresponds to 7:00 PM ET on January 15, 2026, and 4:00 PM PT on January 15, 2026.

This matchup will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the home of the Vancouver Canucks. Rogers Arena is an indoor multi-purpose arena with a hockey seating capacity of around 18,900 and modern facilities including premium suites and updated video boards that provide an excellent viewing experience.

Given Vancouver’s struggles at home in 2025–26 with a 4–12–3 record and Columbus showing improved offensive balance recently, the value side appears to be the Blue Jackets on the moneyline in the 1.80–1.90 range. Bettors may also look at the over on total goals if lines open around 5.5 or 6.0, as both teams have allowed above-average goals against in recent weeks.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the last few seasons, the series between the Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets has been relatively balanced, with neither team establishing long-term dominance. However, Columbus has taken a slight edge in more recent clashes, aided by tighter defensive play and more reliable goaltending compared with Vancouver’s inconsistent back end.