The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to Chi-Town for a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks tonight.
Adam Fantilli has registered at least three shots in seven of his past eight games, and my Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks predictions see the Columbus forward building on those totals in a high-paced matchup.
Let’s break down my NHL picks for Friday, January 30.
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Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, with the game airing on FDSN Ohio and CHSN.
Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks prediction
Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks best bet: Adam Fantilli Over 2.5 shots (-130)
Adam Fantilli has piled up the shots with Columbus Blue Jackets teammate Rick Bowness behind the bench. He has averaged 3.4 shots on goal through seven games while going Over his total in six of them.
That includes successful showings against the Flyers, Lightning, and Senators, all of whom play a slower pace and/or are among the best shot suppression sides in the NHL.
Fantilli’s production in those matchups makes it easy to get excited about his chances of success against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago ranks 26th in shots allowed per game this season and is showing no signs of improvement. In fact, the Blackhawks sit 29th in shot suppression over the past 10 games.
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Fantilli has fared remarkably strong against Bottom-10 shot suppression teams, recording three shots or more in 11 straight contests.
Given the Blackhawks have also allowed the fifth-most shots to centers over their last 10, this is not a spot I’d expect Fantilli to slow down.
Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks same-game parlay
Fantilli sits second on the Blue Jackets in shots on goal (56) and expected goals (7.27) over his last 19 appearances. He is a 12.4% shooter through 183 NHL games and has an excellent release. This drought isn’t going to last, and this is a good matchup to find the net.
The Blue Jackets have allowed 3+ goals in five of seven games under Bowness. One of the exceptions came against a lifeless Canucks team that sits dead last in the NHL.
They can still be exploited, and Connor Bedard has assists in five of his last six vs. teams ranking Bottom-10 in shots allowed, goals allowed, or both.
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Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks SGP
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Adam Fantilli Over 2.5 shots
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Adam Fantilli anytime goalscorer
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Connor Bedard Over 0.5 assists
Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks odds
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Moneyline: Blue Jackets -145 | Blackhawks +125
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Puck Line: Blue Jackets -1.5 (+165) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-200)
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Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+100) | Under 6.5 (-120)
Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks trend
Adam Fantilli has generated 3+ shots in three straight games against Chicago. Find more NHL betting trends for Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks.
How to watch Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks
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Location |
United Center, Chicago, IL |
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Date |
Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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Puck drop |
8:30 p.m. ET |
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TV |
FDSN Ohio, CHSN |
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