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San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Jose Sharks (14-23-9) travel to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-30-2) Saturday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sharks vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sharks registered a 5-3 victory against the Dallas Stars last time out Wednesday, snapping a 3-game losing streak. Despite the win, San Jose has allowed 3 or more goals in 4-straight outings, and 12 of the past 15 contests overall.

The Blue Jackets fired out to a 3-0 lead Thursday against the visiting Anaheim Ducks, but Columbus allowed 5 unanswered goals to lose 5-3. The Jackets are just 1-6 across the past 7 games overall.

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Sharks at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sharks -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Blue Jackets +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sharks -1.5 (+155) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Sharks at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Kaapo Kahkonen (5-8-4, 3.87 GAA, .870 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (5-13-0, 4.48 GAA, .868 SV%)

Kahkonen was touched up for 7 goals on 41 shots last Friday against the Edmonton Oilers. It was his first loss in 4 January starts, as he is 2-1-1 with a 3.98 GAA and .868 SV%.

Merzlikins was showing some signs of life recently, but he conceded 5 unanswered goals against the Ducks last time out Thursday. He is now just 1-5-0 with a 4.09 GAA and .878 SV% in 6 January starts.

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Sharks at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jackets 4, Sharks 3

Moneyline

The BLUE JACKETS (+120) are a solid short ‘dog at home against the Sharks (-140).

The Sharks have won just 16 of the past 51 games on the road, while cashing just 8 times in the past 29 contests against Eastern Conference clubs.

The Jackets are the play here, as not only is the underdog 6-2 in the past 8 meetings, but the home team has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Blue Jackets +1.5 (-210) will cost you over 2 times your potential return if you want a little insurance and don’t trust them straight up.

That’s too expensive, however. Columbus looked strong early Thursday, but it hasn’t put together a good 60 minutes in a while.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-125) is the opposite of the series trends, but it’s the play with 2 goaltenders, which have been very giving lately.

Plus, the Over is 5-1 in the past 6 games on the road, while going 4-0-1 in the past 5 against Eastern Conference teams. The Over is 19-7 in the past 26 games against a team with a losing record.

The Over is 11-4-1 in the past 16 games against Pacific Division teams, while going 6-1 in the past 7 games when working on a day of rest.

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Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (12-28-5) travel to meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-29-2) Thursday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks are on an 0-4-1 skid, last winning on Jan. 6 in a 5-4 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks. The team last won on the road Dec. 17 in Edmonton, topping the Oilers 4-3 in regulation as the Over cashed. The Over is 6-0 in the last 6 games for the Ducks overall.

The Blue Jackets have dropped 2 in a row, and 5 of the last 6 games. They have just 2 total goals in the previous 2 losses, and Columbus is averaging just 1.8 goals per game (GPG) across the previous 6 contests overall.

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Ducks at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ducks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Blue Jackets -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-210) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ducks at Blue Jackets projected goalies

John Gibson (7-19-4, 4.14 GAA, .895 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (5-12-0, 4.44 GAA, .869 SV%, 2 SO)

Gibson made 41 saves last time out in Pittsburgh, but he was on the short end of Monday’s 4-3 overtime loss. He is 1-4-1 with a 4.76 GAA and .883 SV% with a shutout in 6 starts in January.

Merzlikins allowed 3 goals on 33 shots in Monday’s 3-1 setback against the New York Rangers, although he has shown some signs of life in January, albeit ever so slightly. He is 1-4-0 with a 3.86 GAA and .883 SV% in 5 January outings, ironically, the same save percentage as his counterpart in the other crease.

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Ducks at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jackets 5, Ducks 4

Moneyline

The BLUE JACKETS (-145) are moderate favorites on home ice, and if Columbus is going to record 2 points, this is certainly the most likely place.

The Ducks (+125) have struggled just as much as the Jackets, and this should be an exciting affair, with the offenses finally breaking out with a pair of giving tendies in between the pipes.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Ducks +1.5 (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return so if you like Anaheim, just play it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-105) is easily the best play on the board, even if the head-to-head trends suggest otherwise.

Yes, the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Ohio’s capital city. But the Over is 6-0 in the last 6 for the Ducks, while going 5-1 in the previous 6 on the road. The Over is also 4-0 in Anaheim’s last 4 against Eastern Conference squads.

The Over is 10-4-1 in the last 15 games for Columbus against Pacific Division foes, too, while hitting at a 5-1 clip in the last 6 games when playing on a day of rest.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (13-28-2) travel to meet the Nashville Predators (20-17-6) Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blue Jackets were dropped 3-1 at home against the New York Rangers, and Columbus has dropped 4 of the last 5 games with the Over going 3-1 in the last 4. The Blue Jackets are just 3-13 in the last 16 games overall,

The Predators snapped a 3-game skid with a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night as the Under cashed. The Preds have scored 2 or more goals in 13 of the previous 14 games.

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Blue Jackets at Predators odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jackets +180 (bet $100 to win $180)  Predators -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jackets +1.5 (-140) | Predators -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blue Jackets at Predators projected goalies

Daniil Tarasov (2-8-1, 3.40 GAA, .907 SV%) vs. Kevin Lankinen (4-4-1, 2.81 GAA, .918 SV%)

Tarasov hasn’t won in 6 consecutive starts since Nov. 20, and he is a dismal 0-5-0 with a 3.73 GAA and .899 SV% in 5 starts in January. He has allowed exactly 4 goals in 3 of the last 4 assignments.

After a dismal 1-1-1 record, 3.67 GAA and .906 SV% in 3 December starts, Lankinen stopped 30 of the 32 shots he faced in Washington in his 1st and only showing this month.

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Blue Jackets at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 3, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The Predators (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive in a game between 2 teams which have been rather cold lately.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BLUE JACKETS +1.5 (-140) are worth a look as underdogs on the puck line.

The win Monday by the Predators -1.5 (+120) was by just a goal, and as a favorite, Nashville has lost each of its last 2 as a favorite. The Preds are just 2-5 in the last 7 games at home, too.

On the flip side, Columbus is a respectable 3-3 in the last 6 on the puck line as an underdog.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-105) is worth a look, but play it lightly.

The Under is 6-2 in the last 8 for the Jackets against Western Conference foes, while going 4-1 in the last 5 inside the Central Division.

For the Predators, the Under is 4-2 in the last 6, including Monday’s narrow win against the Flames.

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New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (24-13-7) meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-27-2) Monday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers were surprised Sunday at Madison Square Garden as heavy favorites against the Montreal Canadiens. New York came up on the short end of a 2-1 result, as G Igor Shesterkin received very little offensive support.

The Blue Jackets picked up a 4-3 win on the road against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, halting a 3-game losing skid. Columbus has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 games in a row and 6 of the past 7 games overall.

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Rangers at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Blue Jackets +170 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+120) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Jaroslav Halak (4-6-1, 2.85 GAA, .896 SV%) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (5-11-0, 4.52 GAA, .867 SV%)

Halak gets the nod in the back-to-back situation. He allowed just 1 goal on 18 shots in his most recent start Jan. 5 at Montreal, and has won 3 straight starts while logging a 2.34 GAA and .918 SV%.

Merzlikins slapped the brakes on a 4-game personal losing skid by stopping 25 of the 28 shots he faced in a 4-3 win vs. Detroit Saturday. He has picked up 4 wins in 7 starts at home this season but has just 1 win in 8 tries on the road.

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Rangers at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The Rangers (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return on the moneyline, and that’s just too expensive for a road team that is playing on no rest after a disappointing loss at home as a heavy favorite.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The RANGERS -1.5 (+120) come with a little risk, but the puck line is a much better value than playing New York straight up — even with its backup goaltender in the crease.

Halak isn’t your usual backup and the veteran has been dominant during his personal 3-game win streak. The Blue Jackets have dropped 12 of the past 15 games overall, dropping 9 of those outings by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-115) is the lean here — but play it lightly after New York struggled to light the lamp Sunday.

The Over is 7-2 in the past 9 games for the Rangers inside the Metropolitan Division. It’s also 5-1 in Columbus’ last 6 games overall and 4-1 in its last 5 against winning teams.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (25-9-7) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-26-2) Thursday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes were dropped 5-3 at home against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday, blowing a 3-1 lead. Carolina let in 2 quick goals in the final minute to end the 2nd period, and it slipped to 0-3-1 in the last 4 games. The only point out of 8 available came in a 4-3 shootout loss Saturday in Columbus.

The SOW over the Canes is the only victory in the last 5 games for the Blue Jackets, who were doubled up 6-3 in Tampa on Tuesday by the Lightning. That followed up a 1-0 loss at Washington Sunday evening.

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Hurricanes at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Blue Jackets +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (-125) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Hurricanes at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Frederik Andersen (5-3-0, 2.72 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (4-11-0, 4.62 GAA, .865 SV%)

The 33-year-old Andersen has been sidelined with a lower-body injury since Nov. 6, but he has been practicing, and his return is considered imminent. It comes at a great time, too, as Antti Raanta and Pyotr Kochetkov have struggled of late.

Merzlikins, who was signed to a lucrative 5-year extension in September 2021, has really struggled this season. He showed signs of life with 18 saves on 19 shots in a hard-luck 1-0 loss in Washington Sunday, but he was back to being a sieve last time out in Tampa, coughing up 6 goals on 46 shots Tuesday in a 6-3 setback.

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Hurricanes at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 5, Blue Jackets 3

Moneyline

The Hurricanes (-320) have been in a bad way lately, grabbing just 1 out of a possible 8 points in an 0-3-1 skid. That includes a SOL to the Blue Jackets (+260) just 5 days ago. Still, Carolina should get a much-needed boost from Andersen’s return, and the offense is still doing its part lately.

Even so, risking 3 times your potential return on an ice-cold team on the road isn’t money well spent.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (-125) is a better play on the road. Carolina’s offense has been just fine lately, scoring 3 or more goals in all 4 games during the losing streak, and in 13 straight games since Dec. 15. The problem has been the defense and goalie, but that should be better against 1 of the worst teams in the NHL.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) at even-money might be the best opportunity on the board.

These teams just combined for 7 total goals on Saturday in Columbus, and Andersen could return with a little rust after a lengthy layoff. And, as mentioned, Carolina has 3 or more goals in 13 consecutive games, and that’s bad news for Merzlikins, who has coughed up 13 total goals in just 3 January starts.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-25-2) face the Tampa Bay Lightning (24-13-1) Tuesday at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blue Jackets had an up-and-down weekend. Columbus topped the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout Saturday, before losing a 1-0 heartbreaker on the road against the Washington Capitals Sunday.

The Lightning were doubled up 4-2 against the Winnipeg Jets Friday night, closing out a 3-game road trip with a 2nd consecutive loss as the total pushed for the 2nd straight outing.

These teams just met Dec. 14 in Tampa, with the Lightning winning 4-1.

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Blue Jackets at Lightning odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jackets +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Lightning -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jackets +2.5 (-150) | Lightning -2.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Blue Jackets at Lightning projected goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (4-10-0, 4.52 GAA, .865 SV%) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (16-10-1, 2.45 GAA, .919 SV%)

Merzlikins made 18 saves in Sunday’s game at Washington, but it wasn’t good enough in the 1-0 loss. Still, it was a good sign that perhaps the backstop is showing some signs of turning things around. He has allowed 16 goals on his past 139 shots, an .885 SV% which shows some slight improvement lately.

Vasilevskiy allowed 3 goals on just 19 shots in the loss at Winnipeg Friday, but he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 13 starts since Nov. 21. He turned aside 26 of the 28 shots he faced in a win at Columbus on Oct. 14.

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Blue Jackets at Lightning picks and predictions

Prediction

Lightning 4, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The Lightning (-425) are overwhelming favorites, and will cost you over 4 times your potential return. There is never a reason to risk so much for such a small return, especially in hockey.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BLUE JACKETS +2.5 (-150) is worth playing on the puck line.

You don’t see +2.5 lines very often, but when you do, take advantage. The Lightning -2.5 (+125) has dropped the last 2 games, getting outscored 9-3 in the process. It returns home where Tampa Bay has won the last 7 outings. However, the Lightning has won the last 2 games at Amalie by 2 or fewer goals, and the average margin of victory in the last 4 games at home is 2.25 GPG.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-130) is a little on the pricey side, but worth a look.

Merzlikins hopefully turned a corner in Washington last time out. And Vasilevskiy is also a solid performer, especially on home ice. He won’t allow much to the Jackets.

The Under is 15-6 in the last 21 games overall for Columbus, while going 9-2 in the last 11 against winning teams. The Under is also 8-2 in the last 10 on the road.

For the Lightning, the Under is 3-1-2 in the last 6 games overall, while going 6-1-1 in the last 8 against Eastern Conference foes, and 3-1-1 in the last 5 against Metropolitan Division opponents.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (25-8-6) meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-24-2) Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

After a franchise record 11-game winning streak, and 17-game point streak, the Hurricanes have dropped each of the past 2 games. Both of the losses on the road against the New York Rangers, and home to the Nashville Predators, were by 5-3 scores.

The Hurricanes took a ridiculous 67 shots, all in regulation, in the loss, as Juuse Saros shut them down with 64 saves in Raleigh.

The Blue Jackets were bludgeoned 6-2 by the visiting Washington Capitals, and Columbus has been outscored 10-2 in a pair of games since flipping the calendar from 2022 to 2023. Overall, Columbus is just 1-9 in the past 10 games, averaging just 1.6 goals per game (GPG) during the stretch.

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Hurricanes at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Blue Jackets +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (-115) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Hurricanes at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Antti Raanta (10-2-2, 2.62 GAA, .897 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (4-9-0, 4.78 GAA, .861 SV%)

Raanta coughed up 4 goals on 28 shots in his start New Year’s Day in a 5-4 shootout win in New Jersey. He has won 6 straight starts, and he hasn’t lost in regulation in 9 starts dating back to Nov. 12 at Colorado.

Merzlikins was hammered for 6 goals on 37 shots in a loss Thursday against the Capitals. He has allowed 4 or more goals in 4 of his past 6 appearances. On a positive note, Merzlikins has won 2 of his past 3 appearances at home.

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Hurricanes at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 5, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The Hurricanes (-310) will cost more than 3 times your potential return, and that’s quite risky for a standalone bet. There is just no value, even if you include this in a multi-team parlay.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (-115) are a better value on the puck line, as Carolina hopes to snap back on track after a 2-game mini skid.

The Hurricanes have won 4 straight trips in Columbus, while picking up victories in 7 of the previous 8 outings overall. The road team is 7-3 in the past 10 in the series, too, while the favorite is 7-1 in the past 8 in the series.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is worth a look, but play a half-unit at best.

The Under is 20-6-1 in the previous 27 meetings in this series. However, the Over is 5-2 in Carolina’s past 7 games overall, while going 6-2 in the past 8 road games for the Hurricanes. The Over is 4-0 in the past 4 games inside the Metropolitan Division.

While the Under is 14-5 in the past 19 games for Columbus, the Over is 8-3 in the past 11 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.

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Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Capitals (21-13-6) meet the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-23-2) Thursday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Capitals were on the short end of a 5-4 overtime loss at home Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, although Washington is 6-0-2 in the last 8 games overall. The Over has cashed in each of the last 3 games, with Washington averaging 5.33 goals per game (GPG) during the span.

The Blue Jackets were blanked at Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, falling 4-0 as the Under connected for a 3rd consecutive game. Columbus slipped to just 1-8 in the last 9 games.

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Capitals at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Capitals -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Blue Jackets +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals -1.5 (+125) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Capitals at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (10-9-4, 2.58 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (4-8-0, 4.68 GAA, .864 SV%)

Kuemper coughed up 5 goals on 29 shots in a 5-4 OT loss against the Sabres at home Tuesday, and he has allowed 9 goals on 74 shots in the last 2 starts, both overtime losses. Still, he hasn’t lost in regulation in 9 straight starts since Nov. 19.

Merzlikins conceded 3 goals on 25 shots in a loss at Florida on Dec. 13 last time out. He missed time due to COVID-19, and his return from the illness comes at a great time. The team recently lost Daniil Tarasov to an upper-body ailment.

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Capitals at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

Capitals (-200) is a little too expensive for my liking, especially on the road. The Blue Jackets (+170) are hot trash lately, going just 6-21 in the past 27 games against Eastern Conference teams, while going 5-17 in the previous 22 games against Metropolitan Division foes.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CAPITALS -1.5 (+125) are a better play on the puck line, as Washington’s last 3 wins since Dec. 23 have been by at least 3 goals, with an average margin of victory by 4.67 GPG.

On the flip side, the Blue Jackets +1.5 (-150) have been outscored 31-14 across the last 9 games, winning just once.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-120) has connected in 7 of the last 10 games on the road for the Capitals, while cashing in 6 straight games inside the Metropolitan Division.

The Under is also 8-for-8 in the previous 8 games for the Jackets against teams with a winning record, while going 14-4 in the last 18 games overall.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (8-22-4) wrap up a 3-game road trip when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-22-2) at Nationwide Arena Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks have lost the first 2 games of their road trip, dropping a 3-0 decision to the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday and falling 3-1 to the St. Louis Blues Thursday. Chicago has won just once in the past 11 games overall — but that was a 5-2 victory over Columbus at United Center on Dec. 23.

The Blue Jackets are in freefall, too, dropping 7 in a row since their last win over the Los Angeles Kings on Dec. 11. Columbus has won 2 of the past 3 games on home ice, however.

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Blackhawks at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Blue Jackets -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-220) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Blackhawks at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Alex Stalock (4-3-1, 2.69 GAA, .918 SV%) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (4-8-0, 4.68 GAA, .864 SV%)

Stalock is confirmed to start and has been a steadying force in the crease since returning from a 6-week absence due to a concussion. The American netminder has allowed a total of 4 goals on 57 shots in his 2 December starts, going 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .930 SV%.

Merzlikins has really struggled in December, going 2-3-0 with a 4.57 GAA and .862 SV% in 3 starts and 2 relief appearances. He last faced the Blackhawks on Feb. 17, 2022, turning aside 28 of the 32 shots he faced in a victory.

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Blackhawks at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Blackhawks 5, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The BLACKHAWKS (+120) are a solid play as underdogs. While Chicago has struggled, its only win lately has been a convincing victory on home ice against the Blue Jackets.

Merzlikins, and really all Columbus goaltenders, has been very giving lately. During the current 7-game slide, Columbus has been dented for 26 total goals. Chicago will add to the woes of the home side.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Blackhawks +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return if you require insurance, and that’s just too expensive.

If you like Chicago, just play it straight up for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-105) is the way to go in this battle of bad teams.

The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games against losing teams for the Blackhawks while going 3-1-1 in the past 5 trips to Columbus and 4-0-1 in the past 5 meetings overall in this series.

The Blue Jackets have cashed the Over at a 46-21-4 clip in their past 71 home games while hitting at a 7-1 pace in the past 8 against teams with a winning percentage under .400.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vegas Golden Knights (16-6-1) and Columbus Blue Jackets (7-12-1) meet Monday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights hit the road looking to get back on track after consecutive setbacks at home against the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks. Vegas was outscored 9-3 in the pair of home losses.

The road might be good luck for VGK, as it is 9-1-1 in 11 road outings this season.

The Blue Jackets have also dropped the past 2 games at home, falling by a combined 6-3 score against the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders. This is the seventh and final game of a homestand for Columbus who is 3-3 in the first 6 outings, although it was supposed to play a road game at the Nashville Predators Saturday that was postponed.

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Golden Knights at Blue Jackets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Blue Jackets +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (-105) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Golden Knights at Blue Jackets projected goalies

Logan Thompson (11-4-0, 2.48 GAA, .920 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Joonas Korpisalo (3-4-1, 3.75 GAA, .899 SV%)

Thompson allowed 5 goals on 36 shots last time out against the Canucks Saturday, snapping a 3-game win streak. He had allowed just 6 goals on 95 shots in the previous 3 victories and is a healthy 7-2-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .907 SV% in 9 November outings.

Korpisalo has dropped his past 3 starts, allowing 11 goals on 89 shots. He has yielded just 5 goals in the past 2 outings, however, but he has received just 3 goals of support.

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Golden Knights at Blue Jackets picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The Golden Knights (-260) will cost you over 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too risky, especially on the road.

Vegas should be able to bounce back and snap a 2-game losing streak, but that’s not a good long-term betting strategy.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (-105) are a better play at nearly even money.

Vegas is not only 9-1-1 in 11 games on the road, but it has won 5 of those games by 2 or more goals.

The Golden Knights have won 8 in a row against the Eastern Conference while going 7-1 in the past 8 games on the road.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-115) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Over has cashed in 6 of the past 8 games overall for the Blue Jackets while going 21-7-2 in the past 30 games against the Western Conference.

The Over has also hit in 6 straight on the road for the Golden Knights, while hitting in 4 of the past 5 against Eastern Conference foes, too.

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