Against Pittsburgh in October, Matthew Knies put three shots on net without a point, while Zach Werenski had an assist. Both got there in the same Columbus win, but only Werenski needed a puck to go in.
DraftKings listed Columbus at +110 against Colorado. If you’re backing the Blue Jackets, the two options are a point from Werenski or at least two shots on goal from Knies.
Two contributions to compare in a Columbus win
Werenski has 87 Columbus appearances in the sample, while Knies has 12. Compare their records in Blue Jackets wins with how often each cleared the line in all of his Columbus games.
| Player & prop | Odds | With this result | All games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski Over 0.5 points 2025–26 and 2026–27 Columbus appearances |
−215 | 87.2% (34/39) Blue Jackets wins |
64.4% (56/87) |
| Matthew Knies Over 1.5 shots on goal All 12 Columbus appearances |
−115 | 80.0% (4/5) Blue Jackets wins |
41.7% (5/12) |
Zach Werenski over 0.5 points (−215)
Werenski recorded a point in 34 of 39 Columbus wins and 56 of 87 appearances overall. He has a point in four of five winning appearances this season and eight of 12 games overall. A goal or an assist counts, which gives the projected top-pair defenseman two ways to reach the line.
He recorded two points in the win over Philadelphia and also picked up a point in the latest loss to Dallas. His only scoreless win this season came against Vegas, when he put three shots on goal in 28:15. Plenty of time and chances still left him without a point.
DraftKings offered over 0.5 assists at −135. Paying −215 for the point adds the goal route, which mattered in the February 4 win over Chicago. Werenski scored and finished without an assist. If you picture him scoring from the point, that extra route may matter more to you than the cheaper assist price.
Matthew Knies over 1.5 shots on goal (−115)
Knies put at least two shots on net in four of five Columbus wins and five of 12 games overall. That is his entire Blue Jackets record. He’s projected with Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson, and his shots count even if that line goes scoreless.
His winning-game miss was against Philadelphia. Knies had an assist, but he put only one shot on net in 16:18. He also finished without a shot against Dallas in the latest game, a Columbus loss.
The −115 price is lower than Werenski’s, but four hits in five wins is a thin record. Knies has reached the line in fewer than half of his Columbus appearances overall. That price may appeal if you expect Knies to shoot, but it’s worth remembering how often he’s fallen short even with regular minutes.
Decide which role fits your Columbus-win view
Werenski’s line has the longer winning record and includes scoring or setting up a goal. Knies only needs two shots, but the sample gives you less to go on. Both players can benefit if Columbus generates chances. The table lists individual prices so you can weigh them separately.
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