The Arizona Coyotes (1-4) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4) in a battle of 2 teams looking to turn around their season after tough starts. Faceoff from Nationwide Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Coyotes vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Coyotes are looking like one of the worst teams in the NHL. They have lost 2 in a row at 2 different points of the season already. Their lone win was 4-2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 17 in their 3rd game of the season. They have lost 3 games by a 6-2 score, including both of their last 2, and have allowed 6 goals in each of their losses so far.
The Blue Jackets currently sit 2nd-to-last in the division, only above the N.Y. Islanders. They have won 3 of their last 4, with the lone loss during that span coming against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 22 (6-3). In their last 2 wins they have scored 5 goals and allowed 3 goals or less. After starting their season with 3 straight losses, the Blue Jackets are looking to get to .500.
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Coyotes at Blue Jackets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:54 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Coyotes +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Blue Jackets -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Coyotes +1.5 (-135) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Coyotes at Blue Jackets projected goalies
Karel Vejmelka (1-3-0, 4.77 GAA, .877 SV%) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (2-2-0, 4.19 GAA, .864 SV%)
In his last outing against the Senators on Oct. 22, Vejmelka allowed 6 goals on 32 shot attempts. His save percentage was .813% which was the lowest he has totaled the whole season.
In his last outing vs. the Penguins on Oct. 22, Merzlikins allowed 6 goals on 39 shot attempts. His .846 SV% in that game was his second worse on the season, only behind is .800 SV% vs. the Blues on Oct. 15th.
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Coyotes at Blue Jackets picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jackets 5, Coyotes 2
Moneyline
AVOID.
Expect the Blue Jackets to win this game, but don’t put too much stock into it. Neither of these teams is impressive. The Blue Jackets, however, are the better team in this game and that coupled with them being at home and being relatively hot right now does give them an edge. Way too much risk in this bet for me to advise you to bet here.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET BLUE JACKETS -1.5 (+110)
Neither team has a great defense or goalie, but the Blue Jackets do have a better offense. While neither offense is spectacular, the Blue Jackets have managed to put up more goals and have played a few more games than the Coyotes which has allowed them to get into a sort of rhythm that they will use to their advantage in this game. Expect the Blue Jackets to be able to cover the spread with their superior offense and the Coyotes inferior defense and offense.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 6.5 (-125)
I don’t love either bet in this game honestly. Both of these teams are underwhelming and either 1 could score 6 goals on a given night. I could easily see both of these defenses allowing a hefty amount of goals as both teams have done in their losses all season. The Blue Jackets defense is better than the Coyotes defense which does give them an edge. The Coyotes routinely allow 6 goals in their losses and I wouldn’t be surprised to see that again in this game.
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