Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 30, 2026) | NHLForecasts

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Jan 30, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Chicago Blackhawks 56.5% • Columbus Blue Jackets 43.5%

Expected goals: Chicago Blackhawks 2.80 — Columbus Blue Jackets 3.25 • Median total: 6.0