After a bit of a slow start, the Chicago Blackhawks have rattled off two consecutive wins while combining to score 12 goals. They’ll hit the ice for a road game tonight at the Nationwide Arena to take on a 0-2 Blue Jackets team that’s coming off an awful 6-3 loss to the Bruins in which they blew a 2-0 lead.
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of the Blackhawks' last 14 games on the road against the Blue Jackets.
- The Blue Jackets are 2-16 SU in their last 18 games in October.
- Patrick Kane had two goals and an assist in his last game vs Columbus.
The Blackhawks opened as a -143 favorite, which is a spot they’ve been pretty good at on the road. Going back to last season, they’re 14-6 in their last 20 games as a road favorite. Chicago has won nine of its last 11 games in Columbus. The Blue Jackets (+129), meanwhile, are 4-9 in their last 13 as an underdog, but they did come out on top the last time these teams played, winning 5-4 back in April.
Taking a look at the total, which opened the day at 5.5 goals, the teams topped that number in five of their last eight games against each other, while they have a combined 4-1-1 O/U record on the young season so far.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Columbus Blue Jackets in this one, they were listed as moneyline underdogs of 115 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Friday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.9-2.5 win for the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Blue Jackets sit at 0-2-0 on the season; in comparison, the Chicago Blackhawks are currently 2-2-0. Looking to wager on the totals? Columbus is 1-1 OU, and Chicago is 3-0-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Chicago injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 10-rated Chicago Blackhawks taking on the No. 18-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 24-ranked offense (2.5 goals per game) against a Chicago Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.75 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 40% rate while the Blackhawks have a 47.06% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago won its last outing, a 7-4 result against the Flyers on October 18. Bettors who backed the Blackhawks at -140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Sharks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at -153 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games
- Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 8 games
- Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago home to Toronto, Saturday, October 22nd
Columbus at Dallas, Saturday, October 22nd
