Columbus Blue Jackets defeat Vegas Golden Knights 2-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NHL · Vegas Golden Knights 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 2
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Nationwide Arena. The Columbus Blue Jackets covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 3 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. It was 1-1 after two periods. Neither team scored in the third period. It was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation. The Columbus Blue Jackets won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tomas Hertl (Vegas Golden Knights): 1 goal.
- Carter Hart (Vegas Golden Knights): 18 saves on 20 shots.
- Cam Talbot (Columbus Blue Jackets): 26 saves on 27 shots.
- Adam Fantilli (Columbus Blue Jackets): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets?
The Columbus Blue Jackets covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Vegas Golden Knights -1.5.
Did Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 3.5.
The total opened at 5.5 and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Vegas Golden Knights to win at -135, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Columbus Blue Jackets team total 3.5: the under, paying -205, with 2 scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Vegas Golden Knights team total 3.5: the under, paying -144, with 1 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -140, with 2 goals scored.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Vegas Golden Knights at -135 and the Columbus Blue Jackets at +112. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Vegas Golden Knights a 55% favorite. The Columbus Blue Jackets won as the underdog at +112: $112 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Vegas Golden Knights, the best price before the game was -134 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
The total moved up from 5.5 to 6.5, and the game went under.
Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Vegas Golden Knights 8-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (5-2 at home, 3-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 3 times. That made it three straight losses for the Vegas Golden Knights.
This result left the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-3 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 2 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times.
What's next for Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets?
Next for the Vegas Golden Knights: the Ottawa Senators at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Next for the Columbus Blue Jackets: at the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.